Okra 'Alabama Red'

They are beautiful plants. The pods are thick and stocky and must be picked young before they get tough. They have spines on the pods t...Read Morehat will stick you and remain in your fingers, on occasion, so use caution when handling raw and picking! The pods are conversation starters because of their shape and color (red and green combinations). The foliage was scarce at the end of the growing season compared to other varieties. Overall, they cook up nicely when young; bear decently; and grows with minimal care. However, due to the spines, I will not grow again.

This is a beautiful plant that is growing in a poor soil area of our garden and thriving. I love the red stalk.

A 70 day variety, this heirloom from Alabama that has fat, red pods.