 | Cow's Horn Okra Seeds ( Hibiscus esculentus 'Cow's Horn' ). Thomas Jefferson edged his tomato square in the Monticello Kitchen Garden with a border of okra, and was perhaps planting these companion species in some ornamental pattern. Okra, a member of the Mallow family, is a highly ornamental vegetable with its large, tropical leaves and handsome yellow flowers. Jefferson family recipes include various types of okra stews in which okra was blended with tomatoes and other tangy vegetables. 'Cow's Horn' is a southern heirloom variety with distinctive curved... - Cow's Horn Okra Seeds ( Hibiscus esculentus 'Cow's Horn' ). |
