Southerners love okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), the flowering plant with edible green seed pods. Here are our top tips for growing and caring for okra. Getty Images Southerners love okra (Abelmoschus ...

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a staple in many warm climates, with this delicious sun-loving vegetable plant handling the summer heat well. However, many gardeners have faced disappointment when ...

IntroductionOkra is one of the easiest vegetables to save seeds from yourself. By simply leaving a few pods on the plant at ...

Okra is a heat-tolerant and beginner-friendly vegetable ideal for hot climates like Florida. Roasting okra is a simple cooking method that eliminates the vegetable's slimy texture. Okra plants can ...

Some companion plants help repel pests or attract pollinators, which can improve okra yield. Planting companions like radishes, cucumbers, or lettuce can create beneficial growing conditions for okra.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved hand and a pile of okra - Jordan Lye/Getty Images Among the plants beloved in the south of the United States, okra ...