Okra grows on plants that can reach five feet tall. The plants love hot weather and can produce dozens of pods each during the growing season. A look at okra in my garden:
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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2 comments:
Okra is my new farmer's market favorite. And, boy, it sells out fast! It's great sauteed with ground lamb, onions, garlic and eggplant. With or without tomatoes.
I did not get much exposure to okra as a child. I grew up in Wisconsin and now live a little farther south. I think okra is more a southern vegetable due to growing conditions. Is this right?
Yes, okra loves the heat and is drought-tolerant.
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