Research Library
EFAO’s research library is an open access resource where you can find all of EFAO’s research protocols, reports and publications, and other on-farm research guides.
Green okra variety trial
2023
Research Project
Description
Building on the 2022 okra variety trial, Rav and others wanted to trial green okra to determine the best varieties for southern Ontario.
In a Nutshell
- Similar to 2022, Emerald Green performed well with respect to yield, marketability and flavour
- New to the 2023 trial, Annie Oakley OP also performed well
- Dwarf Lee and Cajun Jewel were the lower performing varieties
- Growers identified season extension and regionally adapted varieties as priorities for growing okra well in southern Ontario
Publish Date
November 5, 2025
Farmer(s)
Rav Singh, Rae Denison, Orlando Lopez, Tara Ramkhelawan, Ann Samuels, Judith Prince, Angie Koch, Nikola Barsoum
Okra variety trial for southern Ontario and southern Québec
2022
Research Project
Description
Rav and the other farmers wanted to document the best okra varieties for production across different farms in southern Ontario and Québec.
In a Nutshell
- High variability among varieties made it difficult to distinguish “best” and “worst” okra varieties
- Emerald Green performed well with respect to germination, yield, ratings, and grower preferences
- Market and CSA customers like all varieties, so go with the varieties that are best suited to your production system
Publish Date
May 1, 2023
Farmer(s)
Rav Singh; Orlando Martin Lopez Gomez; Nikola Barsoum; Jessica Tong; Rashel Tremblay; Nasser Boumenna; Paterne Mirindi; Hamidou Maïga