Okra, or ‘lady’s fingers’, so-called because of its delicate finger-like shape, is back in the spotlight after becoming a highlight of RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021. A new variety, Okra ‘Bhut Bhindi’, ...

I would be hard pressed to think of a garden vegetable that gives you production throughout the growing season that would top okra. Granted, there are different ways of looking at production quantity ...

Okra, commonly known lady's finger or Bhindi in India, is a seasonal plant which belongs to the melon family and has beautiful flowers. The vegetable can be cooked and consumed in different ways. It ...

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 ...

Okra is biologically classified as a fruit but generally used as a vegetable in cooking. Okra is characterized by an inherent slimy texture and a viscous juice used to thicken sauces. It contains ...

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a breeze to grow in Southern gardens. The plant is native to Africa and well adapted to summer heat and dry weather. Plant it in full sun once the soil temperature has ...

The Whole Okra book, written by Chris Smith, is a roving and rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects and growing advice. Does okra need defending? Chris Smith thinks so, as he ...