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Jambalaya Okra

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Quick grow facts

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What it is

Okra is a warm-season vegetable in the mallow family (Malvaceae). It is native to tropical areas of Africa and Asia and can be grown in warmer temperate parts of the USA. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

Pods may be cooked, pickled or eaten raw. Leaves may be cooked or eaten raw.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.

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Cautions

Poorly drained soil can lead to root rot. Powdery mildew can be an issue.

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Sources

  1. https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2013/09/EHT-058.pdf
  2. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/abelmoschus-esculentus/