The okra plant (Abelmoschus esculentus) is notable for its long, fuzzy green pods and fibrous, delicate leaves. There are many types of okra, and this
Smart Tips for Growing Okra at Home
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We love adding okra to soups, stews, and other recipes, but these delicious seed pods are not always easy to find fresh at the grocery store. However, if you have the space, these tall plants are a great addition to the garden, and they produce blooms two months after planting them. While growing okra takes some patience and the plants need the right climate to thrive in, the task is simple if you have the proper growing information to get you started.
This veggie requires hot weather to grow but starting them from seeds indoors gives you a head start on the season. Find out how to sow seeds inside before the last frost and transplant the seedlings into the garden once the temperatures warm up. Learn how much water, food, and sun okra requires to thrive and when the pods are the right size to harvest. Discover the importance of wearing gloves while working with these plants to avoid irritation from the leaf hairs. Read about harmful insects and diseases to keep an eye out for while growing okra and ways to prevent them from ruining your vegetable garden.
How to Harvest Okra
Congratulations are in order if you’ve reached the end of the growing season and your okra plants are flourishing. Though it is an exciting moment
Companion Planting for Okra
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is an excellent addition to your garden, capable of withstanding drought and providing excellent yields with just weekly watering. However, there are
How to Grow Okra in Containers
Okra plants are a crop that loves the southern heat. Though most northern gardeners don’t think these plants grow successfully in their vegetable gardens, there
When to Plant Okra
We love roasting and frying okra, and a pot of gumbo is not the same without adding the tasty green pods. Unfortunately, our local grocery
How to Grow Okra
Okra has a mild grassy, sweet taste with a texture that is either creamy and dense or crunchy and juicy, depending on how you prepare
How to Grow Okra from Seed
As more people realize how much they enjoy okra, these plants are steadily edging their way into northern regions and adapting more to cool weather.
How to Plant Okra
Okra is a Southern cooking staple for traditional recipes like gumbo and stewed okra and tomatoes. However, in recent years, it has grown in popularity