Okra

[budgiebreeder]

I just found a packet of Okra seeds in a box someone gave me.No instructions!Do i grow them in the greenhouse or outdoors?I havent a clue but have put a dozen in just to try them out as i like them in my Indian meals.

[budgiebreeder]

[Louise]

Hi, i'm new to this site, I've started growing Okra for the first time, and found they need heat to germinate. I use a heated propagater, but soak the seeds first over night, it may take a couple of weeks or less, before you see anything.

good luck
Louise.

[cleo]

I will be watching closely :)-I can`t buy decent Okra here so am going to try growing it again.

I have grown it before in the greenhouse but the crop was very low,the flowers are georgeous though.

Stephan

[kenkew]

Okra. (Ladies Fingers; Gumbo) Now that would be a newby for me too. Think I'll see if I can find some seed.

[budgiebreeder]

Budgiebreeder does a quick dash into the greenhouse to fetch plants into the heated propogator .Thanks Louise>

[gavin]

I only know okra from warmer places - MUCH warmer than here ??? - so I haven't a clue.  The seed catalogue beside the computer says "Sow and raise like aubergines. . . . This variety (Louisiana Green) can be grown outside in sheltered warm places."

Any help?

Gorgeous vegetable - especially in a garlicky fish stew.  :) :) :)

Good luck, Gavin

[budgiebreeder]

wont be much use putting it outside up here then Gavin

[philcooper]

Given all the effort required to produce Okra and the fact that it only marginally beats Asparagus Peas (which only just beat cardboard) on flavour - IMHO there are better ways to spend ones time and effort

PS I'm not trying to start a battle with okra fans  ;)

[kenkew]

Eh, come-on. Start a battle about okra; I want to know wether or not to grow it.

[cleo]

Tee hee-if I could buy really good stuff like I could when I lived in Leeds I would only grow it for the challenge-but I cannot so the challenge is even greater ;D

Stephan.

[budgiebreeder]

Give it a try Ken! Although as Cleo says we can get any amount of good Okra up here which doesn't taste even vaguely like cardboard its the challenge that counts .What about an Okra growing competition to run along side the sunflower one??? ;D :o ::) :-\ :-\just kidding!!!!

[gavin]

Coooooor!  If your cardboard tastes like okra, I want some, Phil!  :) :) :)

Seriously - it's a tricky vegetable to cook, but cooked well, it is truly one of the best!  

All best - Gavin

[Cinnamon]

Top, tail, prick with a fork like a sausage, then fry for about 2-3 mis in a little oil (not to hot) to get rid of the stickiness.  Use as planned afterwards.

Bon Appetite!

Cinnamon

[bananagirl]

Slice it, chuck it into gumbo about 20 mins before you serve, thickens it beautifully (I make superb gumbo, btw  ;D)

I'm waiting for some seeds, and then going to try growing it, too. If we have a good summer, it should do ok. My book says to grow it in a pot. Easier to move it, I guess. Fun!

[philcooper]

Chaque un à son goủt - that's your actual French (or would be if I could find the right symbols!)

[flowerofshona]

I have about 25 okra plants coming on at the moment in the greenhouse they where very quick to germinate and need plenty of light or they will go leggy VERY quickly and grow them on in a greenhouse like tomatoes but get the one without spines!!!!

[kenkew]

I just need the Flemish (Dutch) name for it, now.
RUUD...where are you???

[budgiebreeder]

Well its germinated.Took just 6 days in a heated propogator.Didnt soak the seeds or anything as the seeds are well old and i hadnt much faithin them.Should prove interesting.