Okra has a torpedo-shaped pod that is pale lime green with fuzzy to prickly skin. The flesh bears a tender spongy membrane with many small white seeds. Okra grows best in climates with a more temperate summer, recent varieties have been developed to resist heat allowing year long production. There are dozens of varieties of Okra but most Okra is a dark green pod with a 5-point torpedo shape roughly 3-5 inches.It has a fibrous and firm texture with flavor similar to eggplant, green beans, and asparagus.