
Sowing Seeds and Spilling Beans: Harvesting Okra
September 19, 2024
As summer begins to wind down, I have been thinking a lot about okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). A member of the mallow family (Malvaceae), hibiscus, cotton, and cacao are among its relatives. With its vigorous growth habit and ephemeral, red-tinged flowers, okra is a joyful plant.