okra

Okra and Greens

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

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

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  
Dealing with Okra Pests

Dealing with Okra Pests

There’s good news and bad news about okra pests. For the most part, pests that munch on your okra plant’s leaves are annoying but won’t likely be fatal to your  
Dealing with Okra Diseases

Dealing with Okra Diseases

Like all food crops, okra is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.  
Preserving and Storing your Okra

Preserving and Storing your Okra

Okra is a delicate vegetable, with a short fresh shelf life. There are several things you can do to keep your freshly harvested okra on hand.  
Harvesting your Okra

Harvesting your Okra

When harvest time rolls around, be sure to dress for success. It sounds funny but remember that some okra plants have spines; most have hairy stems.  
Nurturing your Okra Plants

Nurturing your Okra Plants

While okra is a drought-tolerant plant, it still appreciates about an inch of water a week. If your garden doesn’t get that much with natural rainfall, you’ll want to supplement