Okra (US: / ˈoʊkrə /, UK: / ˈɒkrə /), Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, [2][3] is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. [4] Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green (red in some cultivars) seed pods, okra is used in the cuisines of many countries. [5]
QI have been growing okra plants for many years. Last year some buds swelled without bursting into the beautiful flowers, although the pods did grow underneath the unopened buds, if a bit smaller than ...
A gardener who spends all her time among flowers (vegetables are plentiful at farmers’ markets and grocery stores) is planting a vegetable this year. It is the 2017 All- America Selections winner Okra ...
Discover how to grow okra like a pro! From planting to picking, learn tips for growing this warm-weather veggie, with gorgeous blooms to match.
Okra: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Okra Plants | The Old Farmer's ...
Okra, a herbaceous hairy annual plant of the mallow family and its edible podlike fruits. Okra is native to the tropics of the Eastern Hemisphere and is widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics of the Western Hemisphere. The tender unripe fruits are commonly cooked as a vegetable.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a breeze to grow in Southern gardens. The plant is native to Africa and well adapted to summer heat and dry weather. Plant it in full sun once the soil temperature has ...
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