Puerto Rican Evergreen Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus
 
Puerto Rico Evergreen okra has pods that are mainly green, with some red-blushed pods. This okra pod is described as smooth/velvety/spiny, as the cultivar displays some smooth pods, some velvety pods, and some spiny pods! Okra does best in the summer months, producing an abundance of food in a hot and wet climate. Growth from flower to edible pod takes 3-5 days, offering a consistent harvest . Plants tend to grow vertically and can get up to 6 feet tall, but if you top it early in the season, you can expect to see productive side shoots as well. Okra can be prepared fresh, boiled, fried, canned or pickled! Use in salad, stir-fries, soups, stews, and gumbo. Outstanding tempura-style or fried with cornmeal. Any blush color on these pods will be lost when cooked or pickled.
 
Seeds grown on Oahu
20 seeds per packet 
 
Cultivation: 
Depth: 1/2" - 1"
Spacing: 3-4 feet
Sun: Full sun
Days to Maturity: 60 - 65 days