Green okra variety trial
Farmer: Rav Singh, Rae Denison, Orlando Lopez, Tara Ramkhelawan, Ann Samuels, Judith Prince, Angie Koch, Nikola Barsoum
Farm: Shade of Miti, Clovercroft, Flemo Farm, Wealth’s Riches Inc, Ubuntu Community Farm, Demonstration Gardens at Fertile Ground
Region: Ontario
Publish Date: November 5, 2025
Article Type: Research Project
Research Priorities: Seed Production, Selection & Breeding
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