Vegetable
Star of David
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Star of David okra forms thick, deeply winged pods with a star-shaped cross-section—meaty walls popular with cooks who want more flesh per pod. Plants are productive in heat; pods get tough if left long. Flavour is full classic okra. Slice stars into gumbo for visual fun; stuff or roast larger young pods carefully. A distinctive shape cultivar. Pick on the small side despite thick looks.
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Characteristics
Preparations
FryRoast YoungShow HarvestStar Slice GumboStuff Careful
Traits
Distinct ShapeFull FlavourHeat ProductiveMeatyStar ShapeThick Meaty WallsUniqueWinged Star Cross Section
History
US
Star of David okra circulated among seed savers for its winged star pods.
US
Specialty catalogues offered Star of David as a unique okra form.
Chefs used star cross-sections for plated gumbo garnishes.
Star of David stayed a cult favourite shaped okra.