Alabama Red okra consists of small, elongated pods, averaging 10 to 15 centimeters in length and 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter, and has a bulbous, cylindrical to block-like shape, tapering at the non-stem end. The pods are firm, smooth, and angular with defined ridges and are sometimes covered in a fine layer of hair or spines. The pod’s surface also showcases the variety’s unique coloring, being mostly green with crimson to bright red accents.

Like the pods, the stems and leaf veining of the plant showcase dark red hues, visually distinguishing it from other okra cultivars that are mostly green. Underneath the surface, the flesh is pale green, crisp, and thin, containing mucilage, which gives the pod a slick mouthfeel. In the pod’s center, there is also a central cavity filled with many cream-colored to white oval seeds. These seeds contribute to the pod’s crunchy and slightly spongy consistency when raw. Alabama Red okra is traditionally harvested before full maturity and has a subtly sweet, nutty, and vegetal flavor.