Okra Seeds – Langston Longhorn

Abelmoschus esculentus

HEIRLOOM. Originally said to be from DeQuincy, LA, this variety made its way to Mr. Lawrence Langston of Dripping Springs, TX, who later shared it with the Seed Savers Exchange. Long, thin pods are a pretty yellow-green and best eaten under 4”. This is an old-fashioned okra with spines on the cap of the pods, so gloves are recommended for harvesting. These vigorous, productive plants are heavily branched and green-stemmed with red blushing. They typically grow 4-5 feet tall, but have been known to reach an impressive 12 feet in a good year! 

Langston Longhorn okra can be direct-seeded in a location with full sun after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Pods will begin to mature in about 70 days. 6 gram packet contains a minimum of 80 seeds.

SMALL FARM GROWN by Peacemeal Farm in Gum Spring, VA