Found in the joints between the plants’ stems and its hairy five to seven-lobed leaves, those five-sided pods narrow to points. Hardy in Zones 9 through 11 but usually raised as an annual, okra ...

Okra plants require full sunlight and regular watering. Once they start producing, okra pods should be harvested frequently to encourage further production. Okra is rich in vitamins and minerals ...

Extracts of okra and other slimy plants commonly used in cooking can help remove dangerous microplastics from waste water, scientists said Tuesday. The new research was presented at the spring ...