Okra

Okra is easy to grow and use and looks lovely throughout the growing season due to its beautiful flowers. It"s also rich in vitamin A and low in calories, which makes it a great addition to your diet. You can plant okra in the garden when the soil has warmed to about 65" or 70"F"the warmer, the better. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow allowing 3-4 feet between rows. The first harvest will be ready about 2 months after planting, remove lower leaves after first havest to speed production. Harvest when 2-3 inch long pods.