It is fast growing and gives heavy yields. This refers to the actual okra pods being free of the spines and irritating fuzz that covers okra plants.īelow are some of my favorite okra varieties- 2 green and 2 red.Ĭlemson Spineless: Probably the most popular okra varieties grown in gardens all over the country. Most okra varieties grown today are considered “spineless”. Want to try growing your own okra? Keep reading to learn how to add this wonderful vegetable to your vegetable garden. Okra- also called ‘lady fingers” or gumbo- is an easy to grow crop for beginning gardeners and a staple in most southern gardens. These flowers then produce the edible fruit of the plant- the okra pods. Okra grows on tall stalks, dotted with large, hibiscus-like flowers. Please see my disclosure page for more information about cookies collected and our privacy policy.
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