Among the plants beloved in the south of the United States, okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a crowd favorite. Because okra loves hot and sunny summers, it's most commonly grown in the deep south, but ...

June brings the heat—and with it, the perfect conditions to get your summer garden growing strong! This month marks the heart of the season, which promises long, sunny days, warm soil, and endless ...

Okra holds a special place in the hearts of many Louisianans. For some, it’s an essential ingredient in gumbo, and for others, it’s a must-grow crop in the summer vegetable garden. It’s no wonder why ...

As most of us are either planting or have already planted our warm-season vegetables, if you haven’t used all your space up yet and would like an easy plant to grow that is a big producer, give okra a ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Tonight, a world record could be broken right here on the Gulf Coast. Planting okra in their home garden started as a new hobby for Mobile residents Terry and Candace Stevens, ...