Description

White okra is a unique and visually striking variety of okra known for its pale, creamy-white pods and velvety texture. It’s not just a pretty face in the garden—this heirloom vegetable has a rich history and culinary appeal:

🌿 Varieties

• White Velvet Okra: Spineless, tender, and historically popular in Southern U.S. cuisine, especially in Alabama.
• Whidby White Okra: A revived heirloom with stubby, pale pods and deep ridges, brought back by seed savers and community growers.

🍽️ Flavor & Use

• Milder than green okra, with a delicate taste and less mucilage (slime), making it great for frying, pickling, or adding to soups and stews.
• Often eaten fresh off the plant or canned for later use.

🌱 Growing Tips

• Thrives in warm climates with full sun.
• Sow seeds after the last frost when soil is above 65°F (18°C).
• Soak seeds overnight for better germination.
• Space plants 12–18 inches apart; they can grow quite bushy.