Harvesting dinner into my hat. I’m growing White Velvet Okra between my rows of sprawling sweet potatoes and the vines are climbing the towering okra plants. The large pods are for seed, the small for dinner. White Velvet Okra has been an important part of Southern foodways (particularly in Alabama) for over 100 years. It was made commercially available in 1890 and was widely popular due to its tender fruit lacking spines, and beautiful contrast to the colors of tomato based soups, or sometimes in fresh salads, pickles, gumbos, or by itself. Seeds and story available at www.trueloveseeds.com! #whitevelvetokra #abelmoschusesculentus #heirloomokra #hatharvest https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnwt98LlJh6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hq7ct1mb4tka