Great video! I usually grow clemson spineless and grew some burmese okra this year as well. It is really good. I do tend to like the clemson a little bit more. Going to grow them both again next year
I used to grow the burgundy okra in Chicago for my husband who grew up in Mississippi. The pods are very red and beautiful. You do have to pick it fairly small or it gets tough. I have never liked okra because of the goo factor. However a few years ago I found a recipe for garlic-dill fermented okra and that I like. There's no goo factor and the okra is really good for the digestive system. Also when fermenting the burgundy okra is absolutely gorgeous compared to the green.
After seeing your video, I decided to try Burmese. I also tried Jambalaya hybrid okra. I live in southern NM and it's been running triple digits for two months. The Jambalaya has not made it... The Burmese has laughed at the scorching heat and has done very well. I guess S.E. Asia is pretty rough! The pods are tender at nine inches. Thanks very much for your recommendation.
It would have been nice - maybe a follow up video - how do you cook it, and eating it... my wife watches a lot of cook & eat videos, so dinners are interesting... I know I have heard of okra, but never seen it, or grown it; thank you for your videos :-)
I am also growing Clemson Spinless and Burmese Okra in zone 7b and found that the Burmese Okra did start producing way before the Clemson and the pods do stay tender even after they are pretty long but I've apparently been cutting them too soon. I had no idea they could grow to 10" before getting woody. I think I'll let them go a little longer before harvesting from now on. I'm swimming in Okra but that's a good problem to have! The Clemson plants are gettting so tall, I'll have to get a ladder to reach them. Thanks for all the great gardening tips. I am a new gardener and have learned a lot from your RUclips videos as well as your podcast. I don't miss any of them!
Thank you! The Burmese aren't as woody when they are long, but they are still more tender and a bit more juicy when you pick them young. I find that if I can get out there and pick, I like to pick them smaller than you saw in this video, but if any get away from me (as they always do), I don't have to through them into the compost. :)
thas for the info on Burmese...I'm growing a variety called Heavy Hitter and it gets soooo fibrous ugh and anything longer than 3 inches in not edible. Staying on top of these is difficult, plus the fact that I'm in the Pacific NW, so it's not often grown here.
I tried Jambalya last year (hybrid ) and was shocked at the production. It literally produced 4 or 5 times more then the spinless, but It gets tougher even faster then the spinless. I try to grow as much as possible to pickle, so I loved it. I'll definitely grow it every year now, but I'll still grow a few old-school ones too. I live in northern Indiana and could barely cut it fast enough. Awesome
Great review! We love Clemson Spineless, too and added two more heirloom varieties this year - Burgundy Okra (gorgeous red pods!) and Emerald Okra. Both are delicious!
I've grown Baby Bubba Okra this year. It's small and can grow in containers. I think yhet were from Burpee. They seem to be doing real well. I'm in zone 7b. North GA. Thanks for the video.
Add Choppee to your Burmese list. These are my two favorite ones. They don’t grow too tall and the pods can go longer and stay tender more than other varieties. Choppee has no ribs so you can squeeze more into a jar if pickling.
Great video. Looked up Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. They have loads of varieties. Does anyone have a favorite variety in the central Texas black clay?
Hey y'all, Great video, I do love okra and I can't have a garden without it. I grew up in Mississippi and now I live in Minnesota and I grow at least 6 varieties every year. Always: Alabama Red, Hill Country Red, Burgundy, French Quarter Red and Sometimes: Clemson, Star of David or any other ones I hear about. I like Southern Exposure Seed Exchange to buy Okra. I watch Travis on Lazy Dog Farm and he always tries new varieties of things so I can see how they grow for him first. I get lots of plants 7-10 feet tall every year but I start them indoors early. I fix fried okra and I just gather them all up and they go in together. I absolutely love the Okra flowers. I take so many pictures every year.This was a real fun video thank you for this one. God bless y'all take care drink water. P.S. 8-23-2023 We were 98° F heat index of 110° F today and yesterday nobody ever thinks it gets this hot here!
That's so inspiring that you can grow okra in Minnesota! I find that many people in the North don't even try. But it could be because they didn't grow up eating it like we did! It was the summer staple vegetable in my home! :)
Roughly how many days does the Burmese Okra take for a pod to fully develop from its flower (I.E. how often do you have to harvest them). I grew the hybrid Jambalaya Okra this year and man it's super productive they start producing at around 12'' tall and each plant non stop every 2 days has a pod to pick, and the plant stays short. Only downfall is it's like Clemson the pods can't get very long before getting tough. There is an heirloom variety Baker Creek carries that appears similar to Jambalaya that was created here in Oklahoma called Heavy Hitter that I will probably try next year.
Hello Jill, since you've much more growing experience than me, perhaps you can help comment on Jambalaya (comments here and gleaned elsewhere say it's very high yielding, has tough pods when long, but their spines can cause severe allergic reactions (Travis at Lazy Dog Farms)) and Annie Oakley OP (open pollinated) and Dwarf Cowhorn? Thanks in advance.
Hi again Jill, I'm not sure if you've experienced this, but when growing two or more okra varieties in close proximity with each other, it is not advisable to save seed even if the seeds saved come from an open pollinated plant. If doing so, it may result in seeds that do germinate, and grow spindly tall and grow flowers, but do not bear fruit. Not sure the science behind this, but to be sure you get fruits next year, if growing two or more varieties in the same plot, it's best to use seeds that were not saved from this year's dried up okra pods.
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Great video! I usually grow clemson spineless and grew some burmese okra this year as well. It is really good. I do tend to like the clemson a little bit more. Going to grow them both again next year
I used to grow the burgundy okra in Chicago for my husband who grew up in Mississippi. The pods are very red and beautiful. You do have to pick it fairly small or it gets tough. I have never liked okra because of the goo factor. However a few years ago I found a recipe for garlic-dill fermented okra and that I like. There's no goo factor and the okra is really good for the digestive system. Also when fermenting the burgundy okra is absolutely gorgeous compared to the green.
After seeing your video, I decided to try Burmese. I also tried Jambalaya hybrid okra. I live in southern NM and it's been running triple digits for two months. The Jambalaya has not made it... The Burmese has laughed at the scorching heat and has done very well. I guess S.E. Asia is pretty rough! The pods are tender at nine inches. Thanks very much for your recommendation.
It would have been nice - maybe a follow up video - how do you cook it, and eating it... my wife watches a lot of cook & eat videos, so dinners are interesting... I know I have heard of okra, but never seen it, or grown it; thank you for your videos :-)
I eat Okra as fresh garden candy. Also, the flowers are very pretty.
I am also growing Clemson Spinless and Burmese Okra in zone 7b and found that the Burmese Okra did start producing way before the Clemson and the pods do stay tender even after they are pretty long but I've apparently been cutting them too soon. I had no idea they could grow to 10" before getting woody. I think I'll let them go a little longer before harvesting from now on. I'm swimming in Okra but that's a good problem to have! The Clemson plants are gettting so tall, I'll have to get a ladder to reach them. Thanks for all the great gardening tips. I am a new gardener and have learned a lot from your RUclips videos as well as your podcast. I don't miss any of them!
Thank you! The Burmese aren't as woody when they are long, but they are still more tender and a bit more juicy when you pick them young. I find that if I can get out there and pick, I like to pick them smaller than you saw in this video, but if any get away from me (as they always do), I don't have to through them into the compost. :)
thas for the info on Burmese...I'm growing a variety called Heavy Hitter and it gets soooo fibrous ugh and anything longer than 3 inches in not edible. Staying on top of these is difficult, plus the fact that I'm in the Pacific NW, so it's not often grown here.
I tried Jambalya last year (hybrid ) and was shocked at the production. It literally produced 4 or 5 times more then the spinless, but It gets tougher even faster then the spinless. I try to grow as much as possible to pickle, so I loved it. I'll definitely grow it every year now, but I'll still grow a few old-school ones too. I live in northern Indiana and could barely cut it fast enough. Awesome
Thank you for sharing!
In zone 7B it gets tough very fast. The red/orange varieties and silver queen are much more forgiving for me. So, location makes a a big difference.
Great review! We love Clemson Spineless, too and added two more heirloom varieties this year - Burgundy Okra (gorgeous red pods!) and Emerald Okra. Both are delicious!
I've grown Baby Bubba Okra this year. It's small and can grow in containers. I think yhet were from Burpee. They seem to be doing real well. I'm in zone 7b. North GA. Thanks for the video.
I love okra. Thank you ❤😊
Fantastic thanks!
Add Choppee to your Burmese list. These are my two favorite ones. They don’t grow too tall and the pods can go longer and stay tender more than other varieties. Choppee has no ribs so you can squeeze more into a jar if pickling.
Couldn't agree more!! Choppee rocks!
Wow nice.may dream small garden
This video was well done! I enjoyed it.
I will try a few of these varieties. I have had good luck with the Burgundy variety from SESE.
Great video. Looked up Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. They have loads of varieties. Does anyone have a favorite variety in the central Texas black clay?
Sand Hill Preservation has many okra varieties.
Hey y'all, Great video, I do love okra and I can't have a garden without it. I grew up in Mississippi and now I live in Minnesota and I grow at least 6 varieties every year. Always: Alabama Red, Hill Country Red, Burgundy, French Quarter Red and Sometimes: Clemson, Star of David or any other ones I hear about. I like Southern Exposure Seed Exchange to buy Okra. I watch Travis on Lazy Dog Farm and he always tries new varieties of things so I can see how they grow for him first.
I get lots of plants 7-10 feet tall every year but I start them indoors early. I fix fried okra and I just gather them all up and they go in together. I absolutely love the Okra flowers. I take so many pictures every year.This was a real fun video thank you for this one. God bless y'all take care drink water. P.S. 8-23-2023 We were 98° F heat index of 110° F today and yesterday nobody ever thinks it gets this hot here!
That's so inspiring that you can grow okra in Minnesota! I find that many people in the North don't even try. But it could be because they didn't grow up eating it like we did! It was the summer staple vegetable in my home! :)
I watch Travis, too. Love me some Burmese BUT...have discovered Chopee, also from SESE, even better!! Travis agrees.
Cool video. Can't do the okra thing, but I love learning.
I really love okra so much
was the last one you cut Gold Coast and not Burmese?
❤️ OKRA THANKS for sharing
I love the goey factor
It's a must in gumbo!
9:56 You called the Gold Coast Okra “The Burmese” at the end of your slicing video.
Thanks. I was confused. I do NOT want goo, and I was being told it was the least and the most gooey.
Great job
Roughly how many days does the Burmese Okra take for a pod to fully develop from its flower (I.E. how often do you have to harvest them). I grew the hybrid Jambalaya Okra this year and man it's super productive they start producing at around 12'' tall and each plant non stop every 2 days has a pod to pick, and the plant stays short. Only downfall is it's like Clemson the pods can't get very long before getting tough. There is an heirloom variety Baker Creek carries that appears similar to Jambalaya that was created here in Oklahoma called Heavy Hitter that I will probably try next year.
I don't know how many days exactly, but it's quick. I'd say a couple of days in hot weather. I have to pick every day in peak season.
Have you tried Heavy Hitter or Baby Bubba? I think I will try them this year. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it!
No I haven’t. Good luck!
That is so helpful! My husband loves okra, but I don’t really like it because of the goo factor. I think I will try the Burmese okra next year.
Please try Choppee from SESE. Even better than Burmese!!
Hello Jill, since you've much more growing experience than me, perhaps you can help comment on Jambalaya (comments here and gleaned elsewhere say it's very high yielding, has tough pods when long, but their spines can cause severe allergic reactions (Travis at Lazy Dog Farms)) and Annie Oakley OP (open pollinated) and Dwarf Cowhorn? Thanks in advance.
I grew the jambalaya last year and it's definitely my new go-to every year. 3 to 5 times more pods and grows very fast. Love it. Even in Indiana!
Which variety can grow best in pots?
I haven't grown any in pots, but I'd say a smaller variety would be best. Still, I'd choose a deep pot because they develop a long taproot.
Outstanding information 👏. Thank you for sharing. New sub for sure. 👍
Hi again Jill, I'm not sure if you've experienced this, but when growing two or more okra varieties in close proximity with each other, it is not advisable to save seed even if the seeds saved come from an open pollinated plant. If doing so, it may result in seeds that do germinate, and grow spindly tall and grow flowers, but do not bear fruit. Not sure the science behind this, but to be sure you get fruits next year, if growing two or more varieties in the same plot, it's best to use seeds that were not saved from this year's dried up okra pods.
The way to test the young vs old okra, just Ben the tip of it. If it snaps easily then it is young, if it doesn’t it is old and not edible
I’ve never heard that but I’ll give it a try! Thank you!
Well done lil bit
Full-grown Okra could be Shared with King Kong or Godzilla might be persuaded to try VEGAN FOOD OPTIONS
They are supposed to be great for your gut health because of the mucus.🤷♀️
Yes, they are!