The Best Okra Companion Plants
Gumbo, which translates to okra in Bantu, is not the only dish that can be enjoyed with okra, although it's certainly the most popular one! More popular in southern cuisine, …
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Creole Style Okra
It's really no wonder that Louisiana is so popular for its food. Between Creole (with tomatoes) and Cajun (without tomatoes) styles of cooking, you can't go wrong!
It’s precisely why I …
Southern Fried Okra
Southern Fried Okra is to the south, what Clam Strips are to the north. Or at least that's what I think. They are an ultra-savory and delicious side dish that …
Okra Pickles with a Twist
Believe it or not, pickles have been around since as far back as 2030 BC! More than just a tangy treat, pickles were actually one of the first mobile foods. …
Okra and Greens
If you grow okra, I'm going to assume you love it, like I do. And when it's okra season, you will probably end up with a bumper crop and need …
Jambalaya with Okra
As a resident of Maine (also known as a Mainer), traveling all the way to New Orleans would mean enduring a 27-hour drive through more than a thousand miles of …
Baked Okra Chips
Chips have been a favorite snack forever. If chips were invented as far back as prehistoric times, I bet even the dinosaurs would love them! My only problem with chips …
Where to Grow Okra
You can grow your okra anywhere you like—as long as it gets lots of sun. Okra hates shade. Find a spot with maximum sun exposure—at least six hours of direct …
Growing Okra from Seeds or Seedlings
You can grow okra from seeds if you live in an area where the soil is nice and warm at planting time; but even so, you’re much better off starting …
