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Fresh green okra pods
Vegetables Export

Okra

Tender, bright green okra picked young for stews, soups and export.

Okra needs to be picked young and moved fast. Our partner farms harvest every few days so pods stay tender, and we pack them in ventilated cartons to prevent bruising and blackening.

Varieties

  • Asontem
  • Clemson Spineless
Grading
Pods 7 to 12 cm long, tender, unblemished
Typical shelf life
5 to 7 days chilled
Storage
7 to 10 °C, do not pack wet

Seasonal availability

All year, peak Apr to Aug. These months are a guide, so please confirm volumes with us.

  • Peak
  • Available
  • Limited
  1. January: Available
  2. February: Available
  3. March: Available
  4. April: Peak
  5. May: Peak
  6. June: Peak
  7. July: Peak
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Available
  10. October: Available
  11. November: Available
  12. December: Available

Packaging options

  • Ventilated cartons (5 kg)
  • Plastic crates

Sourcing regions

  • Greater Accra Region
  • Volta Region
  • Eastern Region
  • Central Region

Ideal for

  • Schools and colleges
  • Caterers
  • Importers

Markets

Available in Ghana and for export. Export lots are graded and packed to the requirements of the destination country.

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Need okra?

Tell us the grade, packing, quantity and delivery days you need, and we will confirm availability and price.