QUESTION: My okra plants are healthy and growing well. Can I save okra seeds for next year? - Timothy W … [Read more...]
Should you top okra plants?
QUESTION: My okra plants are really tall. Should you top okra plants, or should I trim the leaves? -Kelly W … [Read more...]
Can we grow okra from fresh seeds?
QUESTION: Can we grow okra from fresh seeds? What do I need to do? Does the seed need to be dried? -Kevin B. … [Read more...]
Can okra be frozen?
QUESTION: I'm harvesting a lot of okra. Can okra be frozen? What is the best way to freeze it? -Heather R ANSWER: When freezing any vegetable, you will get the best final product by first selecting the freshest produce you can find. The ridged okra varieties split easily so it … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Okra
It is believed that Okra had its beginnings in Africa and has spread throughout the world to places such as the United States and Japan. And, okra was cultivated by the Egyptians as far back as the times of Cleopatra. Okra can be enjoyed in many recipes. During World War II okra … [Read more...]