Tag: Okra

To blanch okra, add pods to boiling water. Steam small pods 3 minutes; large ones 4 minutes. Cool pods quickly by placing them in ice water for the same amount of time you boiled them. How long does it take to blanch okra? Remove the stems at the end of the seed cells, being careful […]

Fill prepared jars with hot okra, leaving 1-inch headspace. If desired, add 1⁄2 teaspoon salt to pint jars; 1 teaspoon of salt to quart jars. Cover okra in jars with fresh boiling water, leaving 1-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims with clean, damp paper towel. Can okra be water bath canned? Allow your […]

Storing Okra Place fresh okra in a paper bag, or wrap it in a paper towel and place the paper towel in a perforated plastic bag. Store okra in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. For longer storage, okra may be frozen. How long will okra stay fresh after picking? three daysOkra will keep […]

Prior to planting, soak the okra seeds in water for 12 to 18 hours to soften its hard seed coat. Soaking aids moisture absorption and germination. Plant okra in the spring or early summer once the threat of frost has passed. To prevent the seeds from rotting, the soil should have warmed to at least […]

Okra plays host to a few common pests, including corn earworm, aphids, flea beetles and green stinkbugs. Corn earworms are 1 1/2-inch-long caterpillars that feed on several different crops. These pests are also known as tomato fruitworms, podworms, cotton bollworms and vetchworms. How do you control okra pests? Give two to three sprays of NSKE […]

Heavy Feeders include Asparagus, Broccoli, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Melons, Okra, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash and Tomatoes. For heavy feeders, work your organic nutrients into the soil approx 3 weeks before planting. Which vegetables are heavy feeders? Examples of heavy feeders are tomatoes, peppers, corn, squash, melons and cucumbers. Other common garden vegetables that can benefit […]

Arthropod pests of okra include caterpillars (larvae of Lepidoptera), aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and mites. Leaf-feeding caterpillar pests (lepidopteran larvae) that attack okra include beet, southern, and fall armyworm, cab bage looper, and corn earworm. Cabbage looper and corn earworm can also bore into pods. Which of the following insect is a serious pest of okra? […]

okra: Abelmoschus esculentus (Malvales: Malvaceae): Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. What classification is okra? Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) , also known as Abelmoschus bammia, is scientifically classified as Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Malvales […]

Onions and garlic help to break up the soil and help okra roots find water and nutrients. Everyone knows there are layers of benefit that come from planting flowers in your garden. Pollination is key in flowering plants and in organic gardening too. What can you not plant next to okra? Don’t plant them too […]

6,000 to 12,000 pounds per acre. Okra yield estimates range from 6,000 to 12,000 pounds per acre. At peak harvest times, one picking can yield 270 to 400 pounds per acre. Estimated okra pre-harvest cost (seed, fertilizer, pesticide, fuel, etc.) is approximately $150 per acre. What is the average yield of an okra? A hectare […]

Start plants inside 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for your area or directly outside 2-4 weeks after the last expected frost. Okra seeds can be hard to get to germinate. To facilitate the process, either gently crack the outer coating with nail clippers or soak them in water overnight. How long do okra […]

Because of the long growing season and hearty production, four or five plants usually produce enough okra for most families. More plants may be needed, though, to can or freeze okra for use during the winter. While old seed pods cannot be eaten, they are perfect for dried flower arrangements. Do you need more than […]

Gorgeous, delicious and prolific heirloom that qualifies as an edible ornamental. When cooked, the leaves of this hibiscus relative turn a deep lovely shade of purple. Gorgeous 3-5 ornamental plants produce high numbers of tender 6-8″ pods. What is Burgundy okra? Red Burgundy Okra is an open-pollinated, heirloom variety that was an All-America Selections winner […]

Bhindi. Indian Okra, or Bhindi, is often a darker green pod that stays tender longer, is shiny and smooth, and easy to pick. This variety was grown for our catalog by Nital Vadalia-Kakadia who says: “My mother-in-law has been growing them for many many years and she saves the seeds each year. What type of […]

Harvesting: Red Burgundy stays tender at its full length, and can be harvested at any length up to 7″. This variety is spineless for a painless harvest. What okra has spines? All okra have some spines that irritate the skin, so it’s best to wear long sleeves when harvesting. The recommended varieties include the common […]

What is okra called in South Africa? gumbo Originating in Africa, the plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. Okra (Hibiscus escu- lentus) is also called “gumbo” in this country, although the latter term is more often applied to soups or other dishes which contain okra. Is okra available […]

Okra is a good source of folate, with 1 cup (100 grams) providing 15% of a woman’s daily needs for this nutrient. Summary Eating okra may help pregnant women meet their daily folate needs. Folate is important for preventing neural tube defects. How does okra help during pregnancy? One cup of okra has 15% of […]

Ideally, pickled okra are 4-5 inches long, so the variety needs to make a lot of okra at once. Good candidates include Louisiana Green Velvet, Clemson Spineless and Perkins Long Pod. Why is my pickled okra tough? When it comes to okra, bigger is not better. Those giants of 5 or 6 inches that seem […]

More details about Clemson Spineless Okra Organic By far the most popular cultivated variety of okra, Clemson Spineless Okra Organic is an heirloom that won the AAS prize back in 1939. Over a short period in the heat of summer, plants will grow quickly to 1.2m (4′), and are covered in edible, cream coloured flowers. […]

Easy to grow and extremely productive. In India, okra is referred to as “Ladies Fingers“. Indian varieties of okra are an attractive dark green, with fruits that remain tender longer. The average fruit size is 9-10cm and the average fruit weight is 9-10gm. Fruits are shiny, smooth and easy to pick. Is Indian okra different? […]