Tag: Okra

Allow the seeds to cool and then grind them. Note that the okra seeds will be brittle and will grind faster than coffee beans. Brew (in the same manner as standard coffee) and enjoy! Okra coffee does not contain caffeine; possibly being a reason why it never supplanted imported coffee. Is okra a coffee? Okra […]

A drought-tolerant vegetable, okra grows best in the heat of the summer and withstands soil temperatures above 70 degrees. Can you plant okra next to hot peppers? Some of okra’s best garden companions are plants that, like okra, need plenty of water. This includes cucumbers, melons, eggplant, and sweet or hot peppers. Cucumbers love water […]

Yes! Okra is safe for dogs and contains vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and folic acid. These vitamins and minerals support the health of your dog’s immune system, metabolism, nerves, muscles, bones, and more. How many okra can I give my dog? How Much Okra Can My Dog Have? You can treat your […]

Cercospora Leaf Spot of Okra Cercospora is a fungal infection wherein spores are carried by the wind from infected plants to other plants. These spores adhere to the leaf surface and grow, becoming mycelia growth. This growth is present on the undersides of the leaves in the form of yellowing and brown spots. How do […]

Abelmoschus esculentus. 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. Is Clemson Spineless a hybrid? […]

The fresh okra pods deteriorate rapidly after harvest due to high water loss, fruit softening, and color degradation (blackening of ridges and calyx discs) by oxidation and enzymatic activities, resulting in commercial value deletion [10]. Why okra softens and turn brown easily? Okra flowers and fruits turn soft on the plants and develop a fuzzy […]

One ole-timey way of using overly ripe okra (from back in the day when they were careful not to waste a single thing)is to slice it into pieces (several larger pieces, but not a lot of small ones) and cook it in a soup or stew. The still soft parts will cook out into the […]

Very young okra usually has white seeds, as does watermelon. Some okra seeds turn brown or black when it is getting more mature (like watermelon), where other varieties stay lighter colored. The color has nothing to do with the edibility of the okra, although more mature okra pods tend to get tougher with age. Why […]

Top lopped off, sliced in half lengthwise, and sprinkled with table salt…and sometimes lots of black pepper. To save time, you could also just take the salt shaker to the garden. Just pick ’em off one by one, sprinkle the outside with salt, and CRUNCH! Eat ’em in one bite. Can you eat fresh okra […]

Okra is commonly started indoors in a greenhouse or warm, well-lit sunroom or kitchen. Sow okra in individual pots of light potting mix 6 to 4 weeks before you intend to set plants out. When should okra be started indoors? Okra seeds should be started indoors roughly five to six weeks before the last spring […]

Okra Southern Blight Treatment Practice good garden sanitation. Keep your garden free of weeds and plant debris and decay. Remove and destroy infected okra plant matter immediately (do not compost). Avoid overwatering. Use a fungicide. How do you treat okra fungus? Baking soda works by creating a harsh environment for the fungus to survive on […]

Cercospora Leaf Spot of Okra These spores adhere to the leaf surface and grow, becoming mycelia growth. This growth is present on the undersides of the leaves in the form of yellowing and brown spots. As the disease progresses, the leaves become dry and brown. Is okra still good if it turns brown? Dark green […]

For best yields, plant okra in the spring season two-to-three weeks after all danger of frost has passed, which is about late April or May for this area. For a good fall crop, plant at least three months (around the first part of August) before the first fall frost which can be as early as […]

two seeds. Sow two seeds per peat pot and clip off the weaker seedling. When seeding okra directly in the ground, wait until after the soil has warmed and the air temperature reaches at least 60 degrees. Use fresh seed soaked overnight or nick each seed coat with a file to encourage germination. How many […]

two to 12 days. The seeds generally germinate in two to 12 days. Okra will grow in many soil types, so mulch and fertilize as needed. Once the plants start to grow, thin them so they are spaced 12 to 18 inches apart. Okra thrives in the full, hot sun. Why are my okra seeds […]

If you are planting okra transplants, be sure to space them 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow. Okra plants are tall, so space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart. How much space does okra need to grow? Space the rows at least 3 feet apart. Figure 1. […]

Work soil deeply wherever you plan to plant okra. The roots can extend four feet deep and even more under favorable conditions. Different sources claim that okra takes to a soil pH as low as 5.8 and as high as 7.5. But again, better conditions produce better yields. Does okra have shallow roots? Deeply-Rooted Vegetables […]

Okra has large taproots, so you need a pot that can contain them. Make sure the pot is at least 3 gallons in size, but the ideal size is 5 gallons, measuring at least 10-12 inches deep and similar in diameter. Does okra grow well in containers? Ideally, a 5-gallon pot that is 10-12 inches […]

Okra Is A Large Plant. It needs a bit of space. An area about 2 1/2′ to 3′ wide should be sufficient. Since it can grow up to 8′ tall it may need staking or a trellis, especially in windy areas. And with a plant that is that tall you know it will have a […]

Okra is a tall plant with some varieties exceeding six feet tall at maturity. To avoid shading out other crops, plant okra at the north end of the garden, near other tall plants such as corn. Plant seedlings approximately one foot apart in rows spaced two to three feet apart. What can you not plant […]