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Old family okra seed
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09/16/20 07:42 PM
09/16/20 07:42 PM
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marshmud991
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My grandfather alway grew an old heirloom okra called Louisiana long horn which grows a pod that grows to about 16-18inches long and stays tender way longer then any variety I’ve planted the last couple years. . He alway kept his own seed and would keep it in the freezer. About 5 years ago the freezer went out and the seeds got thrown out with all the other stuff. So we had lost that line of okra seeds. In the early spring I was talking to one of my cousins and was telling her about losing the seeds. Her husband heard us talking and told me he still had a few seeds he had gotten from my grandfather but didn’t know if they were still good. He gave them to me and I was able to get around 25-30 plants to grow. I cut quite a bit of okra off the plants and been letting the pods go to seed. As they dry I pull the pods and remove the seeds. After 3 small pickings of dry pods I have filled a pint jar with the seed. The plants are still loaded with huge long pods that are going to go to seed. I should end up with enough seed to last a lifetime and give to a few friends. Heck I may even try to sell some. I’m so glad to be able to get this line of okra going again.
Last edited by marshmud991; 09/16/20 07:49 PM.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: marshmud991]
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09/16/20 11:53 PM
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BCLC
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What an awesome feel-good story. Thanks for sharing Marsh!
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: Rutabaga]
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09/17/20 02:52 PM
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If you decide to sell any, I will buy some. Me too
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: marshmud991]
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09/17/20 03:33 PM
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bamaeyedoc
Old Mossy Horns
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Cool story. Are they any good to eat or tough as new rope?
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: bamaeyedoc]
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09/17/20 04:18 PM
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Cool story. Are they any good to eat or tough as new rope?
Dr. B Some of the best okra you’ll ever eat. Stays tender way longer then these newer varieties.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: BamaPlowboy]
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09/21/20 11:18 AM
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Interesting, wonder if that’s the same as Bush Longhorn. Close. This variety gets real tall. We have a dwarf Texas Longhorn okra that a few people plant here. It only gets 5-6’ y’all and will bush out if you let it. I got some seed from an old gentleman that I helped bale hay a few days ago. I will plant a few next spring.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: marshmud991]
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09/21/20 08:41 PM
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Hey Marsh. I spent some time down your way about 40 years ago. I probably ate some of that very same okra. I know they called it longhorn. SO. PLEASE Put me on that list for some seed. Even seven seed for next spring would be a treat. Thanks. Cornbread.
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: marshmud991]
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09/22/20 12:36 PM
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HHSyelper
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I would also like to be put on the list for seed. My son grows veggies and I know he would love to try some different variety. Thanks
To God Be The Glory!
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: Rutabaga]
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09/24/20 08:40 AM
09/24/20 08:40 AM
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If you decide to sell any, I will buy some.
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Re: Old family okra seed
[Re: Rutabaga]
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09/25/20 05:41 PM
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If you decide to sell any, I will buy some.
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