Tag: Okra

It is a perennial but it is often grown as an annual in temperate climates. It is grown for its edible seed pods which may be green or purple in color, depending on variety. It is though to have originated in Africa where it was grown before finding its way to the Americas. Is okra […]

Okra—also known as lady’s-fingers, gumbo, or bhindi—is the most important vegetable crop of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It belongs to the genus Abelmoschus and family Malvaceae. Okra is a multipurpose crop valued for its tender and delicious pods. What is another name for okra? ladies’ fingersOkra or Okro (US: /ˈoʊkrə/, UK: […]

Both are names for the same plant bearing the two scientific names. “Okra” is used in the United States and the Philippines while “lady finger” is used as an English name outside those mentioned countries. Why is okra called Lady Finger? The slave owners must have become curious about these green pods, so elegantly shaped […]

If you leave them too long, the pods get hard and woody. Once you’re done picking okra, store them in plastic bags in your refrigerator where they will last about a week or freeze the pods if you have too much to use. Just remember that harvesting okra needs to be done often. How do […]

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. How can you tell when okra is ripe? When is Okra Ready? Picking okra should be done when the pods are 2 to 3 inches (5-8 cm.) long. If you […]

Okra is a great garden plant for warm and hot climates. In addition to the okra pods for cooking, you get to enjoy the flowers, which are similar in appearance to hibiscus flowers. Sometimes, though, gardeners find themselves with a large and seemingly healthy okra plant that has no flowers or fruit. Why did my […]

Okra seedlings are also vulnerable to yellow vein mosaic virus, which is a disease transmitted by whiteflies. Plants afflicted with this viral disease will display leaves with a yellow network of thickened veins that may turn completely yellow altogether. How do you stop yellowing leaves? Houseplant Help: How to Save a Plant Whose Leaves are […]

Step 3: Plant okra seeds three per hole. Plant them 3/4″ – 1″ into the soil. How many okra seeds should I plant per hole? Plant the Okra seeds 3/4 to 1 inch deep in hills 12 to 24 inches apart. Plant two seeds per hole and thin the plants, leaving the strongest plant when […]

World’s Best Okra! Heavy Hitter Okra, as featured in Chris Smith’s book, “The Whole Okra: A Seed to Stem Celebration” is an award-winning, prolifically branching variety, which currently holds the record for highest producing Abelmoschus esculentus in the United States. How do you grow okra heavy hitter? Growing Tips: Soak seeds for 24 hours. Direct […]

Heavy Hitter is a new strain of okra developed on Dry Creek Farm, from a variety called Clemson Spineless. The original Clemson Spineless seeds were passed down to me from Fannie Darrow of Hulbert, Oklahoma in 1972. What is heavy hitter okra? The centerpiece of the garden is a series of rows of okra. The […]

4’–5′ tall. Plant Dimensions: 4’–5′ tall, 24″ wide. Can grow taller in areas with long growing seasons. Variety Information: Okra pods can grow up to 9″ long, but are best harvested at about 3″–4″ for culinary use, before they become tough. The pods of ‘Clemson Spineless 80’ are dark green, straight, and slightly grooved. Is […]

The pods can be harvested young, utilized fresh in salads, or they can be sliced in half, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and eaten as a fresh appetizer or snack. Alabama Red okra can also be grilled, fried, boiled, steamed, or stir-fried, and the pods will turn bright green when cooked. What makes okra turn […]

four to five feet. 60 days — Under optimum conditions, ‘Red Burgundy’ okra, also sold as ‘Burgundy’ by some merchants, has attractive plants that reach four to five feet in height. How tall does red okra get? In frost-free areas, okra may be grown as a perennial. Plant Dimensions: 4′ tall, 24″ wide. Can grow […]

Okra (also known as gumbo), is a tall-growing, warm-season, annual vegetable from the same family as hollyhock, rose of Sharon and hibiscus. The immature pods are used for soups, canning and stews or as a fried or boiled vegetable. What vegetable family is okra in? Okra—also known as lady’s-fingers, gumbo, or bhindi—is the most important […]

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. What makes okra turn […]

Growing Tips: Soak seeds for 24 hours. Direct seed after last spring frost. Pick pods while young and tender. Loves heat and humid or dry conditions. What is heavy hitter okra? The centerpiece of the garden is a series of rows of okra. The long green pods, yellow flowers and thick branches growing from the […]

Just the sight of its beautiful blooms should be a clue to the decorative possibilities of this vegetable. Okra is not a favorite deer-veggie, but they will eat it if that is all there is. Some okras have other ornamental attributes. Are all okra plants edible? While it is the pod which is most favored, […]

Okra can be a profitable crop when recommended production practices are followed. It can return an income over a 10- to 12- week period after harvest starts. How many times can you harvest okra? Harvesting okra can be tricky, however, because you have to harvest the pods before they become tough. It takes only about […]

One person could taste just four varieties and choose the best two to progress to the next round, thus limiting the field until a final of two pods could be tasted by everyone. In 2018 a Turkish variety called Yalova Akkoy was unanimously voted the best tasting okra. What is the best okra to eat? […]

Summary: There is only one slight difference between okra and lady finger. Both are names for the same plant bearing the two scientific names. “Okra” is used in the United States and the Philippines while “lady finger” is used as an English name outside those mentioned countries. Is okra and Lady Finger same? Okra or […]