- Okra Resources
Okra is thought to have originated in Ethiopia. Okra was cultivated by the ancient Egyptians. Okra came to the Caribbean and the U.S. in the 1700s. In Louisiana, the ...
story - Gregg Banse - Sep 2 2005 - 11:05am
- Growing Okra
... and Species: Abelmoschus esculentus Climate Okra is native to hot climates but it can do well in northern summers given the ... and extra effort to keep it warm on cool nights. Okra likes full sun and good soil. In warm climates, plant a early and late ...
story - Gregg Banse - Jul 7 2006 - 4:46pm
- Pickling - A Mystery of Nature!
... delicacies as pickled cucumbers, peppers, cauliflower, okra, and even watermelon rind! The recipes that follow in this article are ... Pack all in sterilized jars. Makes 8 pints. Pickled Okra Use small okra and wash thoroughly. Soak covered in ice for one hour. ...
story - Jeannie Pierce - Nov 8 2006 - 6:09pm
- Row Covers
... helpful with heat-loving plants like tomatoes and okra. Keep in mind that slots don’t close completely. A lot of heat is lost ...
story - Robin Follette - Nov 8 2006 - 7:32pm
- Hibiscus
... of the hibiscus family, H. esculentus, better known as okra. Also a member of this family, Rose of Sharon, or Shrub Althaea (H. ...
story - Tish King - Jan 18 2007 - 12:47pm
