 | Cow's Horn Okra Seeds (Abelmoschus esculentus cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Okra was frequently grown at Monticello after Thomas Jefferson's retirement in 1809, and often as a companion plant to "tomatas." Jefferson family recipes include various types of okra stews in which okra was blended with tomatoes and other tangy vegetables. A member of the Mallow family, okra is a highly ornamental vegetable with large, tropical leaves and handsome yellow flowers. 'Cow's Horn' is a southern heirloom variety with distinctive... - Cow's Horn Okra Seeds (Abelmoschus esculentus cv.). |
