Okra holds a special place in the hearts of many Louisianans. For some, it’s an essential ingredient in gumbo, and for others, it’s a must-grow crop in the summer vegetable garden. It’s no wonder why ...

I am a little late getting my okra planted this year, but there is still time. I will plant it where I recently dug my Irish potatoes. Okra is synonymous with Southern culture. The African name for ...

Okra is a heat-loving, drought-tolerant vegetable that thrives in sunny gardens and offers both culinary and health benefits. With the right spacing, companion planting, and heirloom variety choices, ...

Experience the entire journey of an okra plant through this detailed time-lapse, from planting a single okra seed to the emergence of sprouts, lush vegetative growth, pod formation, and final ...

Introduced to the South with the slave trade, okra has become a huge part of Southern culture. It has been used as a thickening agent and table vegetable ever since. The African name for okra was ...

Writing off okra as a slimy pod is a great injustice, according to Chris Smith. The garden writer and seed saver is an okra aficionado who asserts that while the vegetable may have a unique texture, ...