• Monday 3 April 2017

    How to Grow Okra or Lady Finger in Pot, Containers, Garden


    Growing Okra

    Okra is a traditional crop in the south for good reason: it is one of a handful of veggies that not only survives, but thrives in our long, hot summers. Plant seeds directly into the garden, or transplant seedlings when the daytime temperatures are consistently above 80 and nights above 60.

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    When to Pick Okra

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    Growing Okra In Pots | How To Grow Okra In Containers

    Learn how to grow okra in containers in this article. Growing okra in pots doesn’t require a lot of space and it is easy too if you complete all of the planting requirements.

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    Tips For Growing Fantastic Okra

    If you are looking for a vegetable that can take the heat, Okra is the one for you. Okra is a warm season vegetable. In fact the warmer the better. Don’t even think of putting it into the ground until the dirt has reached a balmy 65°F. This is one vegetable that keeps on going even through the dog days of summer.



    How to Grow Okra in Pot

    Plant two to three okra seeds per square foot of your container’s interior by pushing each seed into the soil mixture 1 inch deep and covering them with dirt.

    Water the okra at least 1 inch per week for ideal growth.



    Top 5 Benefits of Okra

    Okra is a flowering plant that is known in many parts of the world as ladies’ fingers or bhindi, and is most highly prized because of its seed pods.



    This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Consume Okra

    Okra originated in Egypt, and also people have been growing it since the 12th century. It can be consumed in a selection of various ways, such as stewed, deep-fried, or even fermented.



    Guide to growing Okra in Containers

    Not all of us in India are familiar with the name Okra, So you might even wondering “What is Okra?” But lady finger plant is something that everyone knows. I remember the trick  my mom used to make us eat Okra.



    Red Burgundy Okra: Growing Red Okra Plants In The Garden

    What Kind of Okra is Red?

    Native to Ethiopia, okra is the only member of the mallow family (which includes cotton, hibiscus and hollyhock) to bear edible fruit. Generally speaking, okra pods are green and a staple of many a southern diet. A relative newcomer, Red Burgundy okra was bred by Leon Robbins at Clemson University and introduced in 1983, becoming the All-America Selections winner in 1988.



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