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Okra thrives in warm temperatures and provides a fleshy, ribbed pod that is eaten as a vegetable. The pods are most tender when harvested small, at 2-3 inches long. Harvest these fast growing pods every two days or productivity can be reduced. When cooked, the pods release a gummy substance that I use as a thickening agent in soups. Okra is high in vitamin A and can also be used for gumbos, fried, roasted, canned or pickled. The beautiful hibiscus-like flowers make this a worthwhile ornamental plant for your garden.
Full Sun
Height
4.5"
Plant 24" Apart
50-60 Days Average to Maturity
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