• Louisiana Green Velvet Okra seeds – heirloom, non-GMO from Inherited Seeds
  • Louisiana Green Velvet Okra, known as Bhindi in Hindi
  • Louisiana Green Velvet Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
  • Louisiana Green Velvet Okra – Vendakkai in Tamil, heirloom
  • Heirloom Louisiana Green Velvet Okra for home gardens
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Okra Louisiana Green Velvet

Okra Louisiana Green Velvet

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Louisiana Green Velvet Okra · Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · Naturally Grown · Non-GMO · Traditional to Louisiana

Louisiana Green Velvet is a premium okra strain we've been saving for many years. The tall, vigorous, spineless plants produce long, velvety green pods that stay tender longer than most varieties, so you have a little more time between pickings. It's heat-loving and extremely productive, perfect for bhindi masala, vendakkai poriyal, gumbo and fried okra.

Why Grow Louisiana Green Velvet Okra?

  • Tender, velvety pods that stay soft longer
  • Spineless plants that are easier to harvest
  • Tall, vigorous and extremely productive
  • A premium strain we've saved for years
  • Loves summer heat

Plant Profile

Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus

Common Name: Louisiana Green Velvet Okra

Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated

Crop: Fruiting vegetable

Pod Color: Velvety green, spineless

Plant Habit: Tall, 5–7 ft

Season: Warm season, summer to frost

Sun: Full sun

Days to Harvest: 55–60 days from sowing

Sowing Depth: 1/2–1 in.

Germination: 7–14 days at 75–90°F soil

Harvest: Pick pods at 4–6 in. every 1–2 days

Garden Use: Garden beds, raised beds, back borders

Culinary & Traditional Uses

Velvety, tender pods hold their texture in curries and fries.

  • Bhindi Masala and Bhindi Fry
  • Vendakkai Poriyal and Bendakaya Vepudu
  • Vendakkai Sambar and Mor Kuzhambu
  • Southern fried okra and gumbo
  • Pickled okra
  • Roasted or grilled whole pods

How to Grow

Okra needs warm soil. Wait until late spring and pick pods often.

  1. Soak seeds overnight to speed germination.
  2. Sow outdoors 2–3 weeks after your last frost date, when soil is at least 70°F.
  3. Sow seeds 1/2–1 in. deep, 4 in. apart, in rows 3 ft apart. Thin to 12–18 in.
  4. Keep soil moist until seedlings appear in 7–14 days.
  5. Water deeply once a week and mulch.
  6. Harvest pods every 1–2 days. Wear gloves; the leaves can be itchy.

What NOT To Do

  • Don't sow into cool soil; seeds rot
  • Don't let pods get oversized and woody
  • Don't overfeed with nitrogen, which delays pods
  • Don't skip daily picking at peak season

Regional & International Names

  • Hindi: Bhindi (भिंडी)
  • Tamil: Vendakkai (வெண்டைக்காய்)
  • Telugu: Bendakaya (బెండకాయ)
  • Kannada: Bendekayi (ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ)
  • Malayalam: Vendakka (വെണ്ടയ്ക്ക)
  • Marathi: Bhendi (भेंडी)
  • Gujarati: Bhinda (ભીંડા)
  • English: Okra, Lady's Finger, Gumbo

FAQ

Why choose Louisiana Green Velvet?
Its pods stay tender longer than most okra, and the plants are spineless and very productive.

How tall does it grow?
Usually 5–7 ft. Plant it where it won't shade shorter crops.

How many seeds are in a pack?
Each pack has at least 30 seeds.

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