'Emerald' okra, also known as 'Velvet', 'Emerald Green' and 'Emerald Green Velvet' have pods that are thick walled, round, slender, long, spineless, and a deep green color. Its plants are semi-dwarf with large leaves. The Emerald Okra is a beautifully bright early maturing okra variety! This okra is an old heirloom variety from the 1950’s that was first developed by the Campbell’s Soup Company. This variety produces straight okra that keeps its vibrant green color even after being cooked. Emerald Okra is best harvested between 3-4″ for the most tender and tasty pods.