Description

🌱 Elephant Tusk Okra is a striking heirloom variety of okra known for its extra-long, tusk-shaped pods that can reach up to 12–14 inches in length2. It’s especially popular in Kerala, India, and is prized for both its unique appearance and culinary versatility.

🍽️ Culinary Highlights

• Pods are light green, tender, and mildly sweet—even at larger sizes.
• Ideal for sautéing, frying, grilling, pickling, or adding to curries and soups.
• Rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, folate, and antioxidants, making it a nutritious choice.

🌿 Growing Tips

• Harvest time: 50–60 days after sowing3.
• Thrives in warm climates with full sun exposure.
• Requires moderate watering and well-drained soil.
• Best planted during summer or monsoon seasons.