Tag: Okra

Harvesting. Okra plants will produce large flowers about 2 months after planting. The okra pods will be ready to pick 3 to 4 days later. What is the best month to plant okra? Plant okra in the spring or early summer once the threat of frost has passed. To prevent the seeds from rotting, the […]

You might not appreciate being called “spineless,” but it’s an attractive quality for okra plant varieties. The most popular of all the different okra plants is Clemson Spineless, one of the types of okra with very few spines on its pods and branches. Clemson Spineless plants grow to around 4 feet (1.2 m.) tall. What […]

If your okra plants have ideal conditions, they can produce 20 – 30+ pods per plant. In a warmer hardiness zone such as zone 9b, you will have a longer growing season, into the fall or longer. How many times can you harvest okra? The more you pick okra the more you’ll get. When picked […]

The slave owners must have become curious about these green pods, so elegantly shaped they would be called ladies fingers. And when they tried it, they would have encountered the big quirk of okra – the abundant mucilage in the pods that causes slimy strands to form when cut. Is okra and ladyfinger same? Both […]

Okra is in the family Malvaceae (mallow family), the same family as the hibiscus. The blossoms of okra and hibiscus are similar, but okra has large yellow petals with dark purple throats and gives the added benefit of edible pods. What does it mean when okra is purple? 4. Purple Okra: Keep an eye out […]

4. Purple Okra: Keep an eye out at your local farmer’s market for purple okra. Like purple green beans, they lose their color and turn dark green after cooking, but they lend a gorgeous pink hue to the vinegar of pickled okra, and their insides are said to be slightly less mucilaginous. What is the […]

Alabama Red. If you want to see a plant grow at a crazy fast rate and produce its harvest in a short time frame, Alabama Red okra is the plant for you. It can reach maturity in as little as 50 days, and it grows to a height of five to seven feet tall. What […]

Non-blooming okra may be suffering from a lack of water. Okra is more drought tolerant than many garden plants, but watering it will keep it healthier and may make it more productive. Also, okra prefers fertilizers that are higher in phosphorus than nitrogen. How do you increase okra yield? 3 Ways to Make Your Okra […]

3 Ways to Make Your Okra Produce More (Tips) Ensure Optimal Okra Growing Conditions (Sun, Space, Soil, and Water) Sun. Space. Give Your Okra Plants Enough Nutrients. Plant High Yielding Okra Varieties. Clemson Spineless (tried-and-true productive variety) What is the best fertilizer for okra? Compost tea is the best fertilizer for Okra plants. When using […]

Red okra refers to all the okra varieties whose pods are… RED! Okra, the seed pod of a flowering plant in the mallow family (which includes cotton, hibiscus and hollyhock), is native to Ethiopia. These edible pods, filled with tiny white seeds, have generally been green. Until the 80’s that is! What’s the difference between […]

There are many varieties of okra; some grow into enormous plants with long pods. The Cow Horn, for example, is an heirloom variety that produces remarkable pods up to 14 inches long. Clemson Spineless and Louisiana Green Velvet follow, in terms of size. What is the best variety of okra to plant? Here are thirteen […]

There are many different types of okra from which to choose. The flavor is generally mild, but there is variation in pod length. However, all cultivars should be picked when immature, at about three to four inches in length, for peak flavor and tenderness. How many types of okra is there? Here are ten types […]

Okra provides a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folacin and other B vitamins plus magnesium, potassium and calcium. It is fat-free, saturated-fat-free, cholesterol-free and low in calories. A substantial source of dietary fiber, okra provides over five grams per three and one-half ounce serving. Is red okra more nutritious than green okra? “Is […]

The Best Producing Types of Okra If you’re looking for an impressive crop, ‘Clemson Spineless Okra‘ is recommended by Clemson University Cooperative Extension. If you like okra, it’s likely that you have tasted this type of okra, as it accounts for about 90 percent of commercial plantings. What is the most productive okra variety? JambalayaThe […]

In fact, there really isn’t much difference between red okra and green okra other than the color. And when red okra is cooked, alas, it loses its red hue and the pods turn green. Is red okra better than green okra? “Is red Okra edible?” Yes. Apart from the color, there is not much difference […]

Here are ten types of okra to consider: 1. ‘Alabama Red’: The okra cultivar Alabama red sprouts initially red pods from red stems. Other prominent okras of the same coloring include ‘Hill Country Red,’ ‘Bowling Red,’ and ‘Red Velvet’. What is the most tender okra? Emerald okra seeds produce spineless pods that stay tender even […]

In fact, there really isn’t much difference between red okra and green okra other than the color. Does red okra taste the same as green? Does Red kind of Okra Really Taste Different from the Green? Nope… not really. The flavor is generally mild and the greatest variation between varieties is pod length. There’s not […]

Here are thirteen top varieties with info on where to buy seeds, so you can get started on this year’s gardening. Baby Bubba Hybrid. ‘Baby Bubba’ Hybrid seeds are available from Burpee in packages of 60. Blondy. Burgundy. Cajun Delight. Clemson Spineless. Cow Horn. Emerald. Go Big. What is the most productive okra? The first […]

May help lower cholesterol Okra has been found to lower cholesterol levels in lab mice with diabetes. Foods with high fiber content and antioxidant qualities are recommended for those with diabetes because they lower cholesterol. What are the side effects of eating okra? Eating too much okra can adversely affect some people. Gastrointestinal problems: Okra […]

Okra is rich with fiber, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Folic Acid. Okra water helps to curb your appetite. Okra Water has also been reported to help with weight loss. Okra has also been known to support in lowering blood sugar levels and is a great vegetable to add to your diet if you have […]