Okra: Prelude
(Abelmoschus esculentus)
Kek enfomasyon fè kwè gombo soti nan Afrik-Les, li byen posib se Etyopi. Konsa, vwayajè mennen li nan nò Afrik, Mwayen oriyan, epi zon Sid Ewop ak End; nan mitan 17èm syèk li rive nouvo mond. Yo sevi gombo pou anpil bagay. Moun fè jaden gombo espesyalman pou rekolte fwi li (kapsil) yo san rèk, epi bouyi yo tankou legim. Yo ajoute li nan soup ak bouyon pou rann li pi pwes. Tout pati plant-la komestib, fey, fwi ak flè.
A compact variety with lance-shaped leaves that allow for easier harvest and that allow sunlight to pass through the canopy and reach more of the lower leaves. 55 days to maturity.