One of the last veggies that I plant in the spring is okra. This is a hot weather plant that can actually be hurt by planting ...

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 ...

It is hot. While some garden crops are struggling as temperatures soar, okra can take the heat. Okra is in the family Malvaceae, the mallow family. Other well-known members of Malvaceae that also can ...

Virginia’s May gardening calendar calls for quick action on transplanting tomatoes, basil, and peppers after frost danger passes, while direct sowing okra, Southern peas, and sweet corn. Staggered ...