Time-lapse of planting an okra from a seed to harvest-able pods. The okra seed was sowed under potting mix soil in a 10-inch ...

Sometimes called “lady’s finger,” okra is a flowering plant with edible seed pods. It grows best in warm climates and is often cultivated in Africa and South Asia. Though technically a fruit, okra ...

Okra, also known as “lady’s fingers,” is a green flowering plant. It belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. The term “okra” most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant.

This time of year, I encourage you, gentle reader, to peruse gardening catalogs. This year I have finally fully transitioned over. While there are still lots of seed sellers that publish them, no ...

Okra water may help regulate blood sugar levels, thanks to okra’s soluble fiber and compounds like polysaccharides. A 2019 animalstudyfound that okra-infused water improved blood glucose levels in ...

Okra water is a drink made by soaking okra pods in water for up to 24 hours. Its proponents claim that it boosts weight loss and improves blood sugar management, among other health benefits. It’s also ...

Okra can be found in cuisines around the world. It's a staple in Southern U.S. cooking, as a key ingredient in dishes such as gumbo; it's also enjoyed as a stewed or deep-fried side dish. But it also ...

Okra contains a type of soluble fiber known as mucilage, which is responsible for the thick, gooey consistency when soaked in water. While this mucilage has incredible benefits—such as aiding ...

One of the running gags in my father’s long-standing daily column of some 40 years was his aversion to okra. He just couldn’t stand it — particularly plain boiled okra. Lila Adams happened to save an ...

A member of the mallow family and cousin to hibiscus, cotton, and cocoa, okra is one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops, with origins in Africa — specifically around Ethiopia and Eritrea — dating ...