Average seeds per packet - 0.5g.
Okra, also known as lady's fingers, is a warm-season vegetable with a mild taste and a unique texture, often described as having a peach-like fuzz on the outside. It is a flowering plant in the mallow family, native to East Africa and widely cultivated in tropical and warm temperate regions. The plant produces edible green pods that are harvested when they are young and tender. These pods are a popular ingredient in various cuisines and can be prepared in different ways, such as sautéed, fried, or used in stews and gumbos. The large amount of mucilage (a gelatinous substance) it contains makes it useful as a thickener for soups and stews. Okra is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, and it is often used in traditional medicine for its various health benefits.