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Are okra seeds white?

Silver Queen Okra Seeds are a nice heirloom seed that grow into white and light green okra pods. Lovely look and feel that can be considered similar to White Velvet Okra (a customer favorite) but which is currently out of stock for the season already. Seeds come in a white envelope package of 25 seeds.

What are the white things in okra?

Okra pods are known as “mucilaginous,” which results in a slimy or gooey mouthfeel when cooked. This “mucilage” or slime contains soluble fiber that we can digest. Some folks enjoy this texture, while others try to mask the slippery nature of the pods.

Can you save white okra seeds?

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Is okra bad if seeds are black?

Some okra seeds turn brown or black when it is getting more mature (like watermelon), where other varieties stay lighter colored. The color has nothing to do with the edibility of the okra, although more mature okra pods tend to get tougher with age.

What if okra seeds are brown?

Larger okra pods may be overmature and tough with brown seeds inside. A fresh okra pod will have white seeds hidden within it. Avoid buying okra that looks brown, shriveled, dry or decayed. Those who avoid okra are most likely put off by the slimy, sticky juice concealed inside the pod.

What color are seeds inside okra?

white seeds
A fresh okra pod will have white seeds hidden within it. Avoid buying okra that looks brown, shriveled, dry or decayed. Those who avoid okra are most likely put off by the slimy, sticky juice concealed inside the pod.

Can you eat dried okra seeds?

The seeds inside okra are absolutely safe to eat. The seeds provide some of the fiber found in okra which helps digestion. Okra is a great compliment to many foods.

Do okra seeds need to be dried before planting?

For okra seed harvesting, the seed pods must dry on the vine and beginning to crack or split. At that point, you can remove the pods and split or twist them. The seeds will come out easily, so keep a bowl nearby. Since no fleshy vegetable matter clings to the seeds, you don’t need to wash them.

How long does it take okra seed to come up?

two to 12 days
The seeds generally germinate in two to 12 days. Okra will grow in many soil types, so mulch and fertilize as needed. Once the plants start to grow, thin them so they are spaced 12 to 18 inches apart. Okra thrives in the full, hot sun.

How do you know if okra is overripe?

Okra is considered suitable for eating when it is small and young, maybe two days old or so, with the pods less than 4 to 5 inches long. Age is a better indicator of edibility than length. If you leave the pods on the plant for too many days, they dry out and develop an okra woody texture.

How do you eat dried okra seeds?

Okra Seeds as Food If the seed pods are a few days old but not yet dried out, slice them open and remove the seeds. These can still be eaten, though you must bake or boil them.