Time-lapse of planting an okra from a seed to harvest-able pods. The okra seed was sowed under potting mix soil in a 10-inch container indoor. It took over a week to sprout. The seedling was growing ...

Okra is one of those “unusual” vegetables that home gardeners often don’t think about growing in backyard gardens. Although it’s popular in Southern recipes, okra can be grown easily anywhere in the ...

When the heat is on, okra thrives, but there's one key ingredient to its success — here's the foolproof way to grow it even ...

At the start, the seed was germinated just fine. However, from the 18th day onward, the plant started drying while the leaves ...

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 ...

For more than 50 years, a family-owned okra farm in Port Arthur has been growing and delivering fresh okra to residents in Southeast Texas. The farm, run by Walt Jackson, his brother Paulfry Jackson ...

Okra isn’t the first (or seventh) vegetable most people think to buy when they go to the farmers’ market. Known primarily for its use in heavy Southern dishes and infamously for its ability to become ...

Q: In last year’s garden the okra did well but grew way too tall. Can it be pruned to keep it lower and still produce well?Kevin B., Hart County A: You sure can! As our common okra varieties grow in ...

Okra is a polarizing vegetable. Some people wolf it down golden-fried, a plate at a time. Others wince and turn away at the mere thought of the slimy stuff. Either way, Houston gardeners should ...

Grow okra this summer to enjoy some creative cuisine in your kitchen. Think cornmeal-dredged fried okra, okra muffins, okra succotash and much more. (For details on growing many other vegetables and ...