Capper's Farmer

All About OKRA

OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus), a semitropical member of the hibiscus family, produces edible flowers, greens, pods, and seeds. Some folks even roast the meatier seeds for a coffee substitute.

Okra grows best where both days and nights stay warm in summer and it’s among the most effortless summer crops to grow in the humid Southeast. Okra requires full sun, and soil temperatures above 65 degrees

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