Vegetable
Burgundy
A tier
Burgundy okra produces deep red-burgundy pods that look spectacular on the plant and in pickles; colour fades toward green when cooked long. Flavour matches green okra; ornamental value is high. Plants are also attractive in edible landscapes. Pickle to preserve colour; grill or flash-fry for best red retention. A favourite specialty okra. Harvest small for best texture.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Colourful PickleEdible Landscape HarvestGrill FlashMarket DisplayQuick Fry
Traits
Burgundy RedClassic FlavourColour Fades When Cooked LongDeep Red PodMild OkraOrnamental EdibleShowySpecialty
History
US
Burgundy okra was introduced as an ornamental-edible red-podded cultivar.
US
Seed catalogues promoted Burgundy for colour in gardens and jars.
Farmers markets used red pods to attract okra-hesitant shoppers.
Burgundy remained the best-known red okra for home growers.