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Ewe okra, African Okra Seeds, Nigerian EWE Okro,
Ewe okra is a short variety found in Africa that is named after the Anglo-Ewe people in Southeastern Ghana who cultivate the variety for selling in fresh markets and utilize the nutritious pods as a daily part of their diet.
The semi-smooth, firm skin has many pronounced ribs running lengthwise and is dark green, coated in a light green velvety fuzz.
The okra has a crisp texture with a very sweet flavor.
They are the best tasting okra among all okra variety.
Ewe okra contains vitamins A, B, and C, fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron.
Okra can be prepared fresh, boiled, fried, canned and pickled. Use in salad, stir-fries, gumbo, or pickled. Outstanding tempura-style or fried with cornmeal.
Easy to grow, low disease resistance.
They are the best staple ingredient in the traditional okra soup.
Okras grow in warm, tropical climates and are easy-to-grow, adaptable to many different types of soils, and are a cut-and-come-again variety providing a fresh, abundant harvest for prolonged seasons.
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring after last frost to early summer in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Let soil dry somewhat between watering. Fertilize as needed. Harvest young pods for fresh eating
Days to Germination: 7 - 12
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
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