Okra Seeds - Nombo Giant, Bhindi , Gumbo

Nombo Giant Philippine Okra Seeds are 6-7 inches long with smooth, skinny, quill-like pods. This variety is a favorite in the Philippines and grows to a manageable height of 6-10 feet. Believed to have originated in Africa and spread to Asia through ancient trade routes. Commonly grown in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, such as India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Okra is a green, elongated vegetable with a unique, mucilaginous texture when cooked. Its flavor is mild and somewhat earthy, with a subtle hint of sweetness. The mucilage can be polarizing as some only think of okra as slimy, but it is useful for thickening in recipes. Okra is common in curries, stir-fries, and soups, a key component in Indian dishes like bhindi masala and sambar. It's also found in Filipino soups like sinigang, with its mucilage used to thicken sauces and stews. This Asian vegetable is also known as... China: huang tasu kwai, huang qiu kui, yang juia dou, yong kok dau India: bhindai, ramt