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.
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