General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Annual
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Plant Height: |
5-7 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
3 feet |
| Flower Time: |
Summer
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| Uses: |
Vegetable
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| Edible Parts: |
Fruit
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| Eating Methods: |
Cooked
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Other
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| Pollinators: |
Bees
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| Miscellaneous: |
Monoecious
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| Parentage: |
Campbells Long Green, Clemson Spineless, Louisiana Green, Cow Horn |
Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Emerald'.
Posted by
terrafirma (NE. FL. - Zone 9a) on Aug 14, 2015 1:06 PM concerning plant:
I've been quite surprised by this variety. Even as some pods have gotten very large, or larger than usually optimal, they have maintained the excellent flavor and tenderness.
I will certainly be growing this one again.
Posted by
farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jun 4, 2013 12:50 PM concerning plant:
My favorite of all time. However there are several versions of this variety. The one I like was developed by the Campbell Soup Company around 1950. It has round smooth green pods that appear fuzzy. A velvet type. Very productive, outstanding flavor, hold tenderness longer than most. Large plant which will exceed 7 feet.
Posted by
sallyg (central Maryland - Zone 7b) on Feb 7, 2021 7:09 AM concerning plant:
I have grown this and a couple other varieties of okra. 'Emerald' (and the others) grew well in my zone 7 garden. I direct seed in summer, plenty of warm season for them to yield plenty of pods.
Posted by
sallyg (central Maryland - Zone 7b) on Mar 21, 2020 3:35 PM concerning plant:
I grew Emerald seed from a Ferry Morse packet in a store seed rack. I was very happy with the production, flavor, and tenderness, as described by others here.
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