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Originally Posted by imp
Besides the Burgundy, which is very pretty and tasty, there is also Jing Orange Okra - also tasty and pretty to grow.
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Never heard of it till now.
One okra that turned me off was Star of David, had a rather pungent taste.
As for tomatoes I have to give Black Krim a second shot.
The darn thing has still got growing green tomatoes on it in the middle of July here in central Texas.
I have to say that it is a good verity to set fruit in the heat and very disease tolerant.
Except for a worm invasion I caught in time and some sick leaves I pinched off early on it is doing great despite my neglect.
The flavor isn't half bad either.
Learned to pick at the very first sign of it starting to turn.
AND shelf life is very good.
The deer dont seem to care for it either this is a real plus.
Cow horn okra will not be back next year, it isn't near as productive as the long pod green.
That and the pods are almost white in color, not appealing to me at all.
I have read on line that some people think long pod green and Louisiana green velvet are the same.
They are not I have grown both and they aren't the same verity.
Ghost peppers might be picked today or tomorrow I haven't made my mind up yet.
The lemon drop pepper plant stays loaded with peppers in a shade nothing else will grow in.
National pickling wont be back, not as productive as Boston pickling in my area and heat.
But it is a good cucumber just not in the heat.
I had no idea that it could get too hot for green beans to set fruit but it can.
Total waste of time.
Despite my hatred of bush beans and bending over I might plant some later this year.
Worth