Can seed from this years okra crop be saved for next years planting?
A. Yes. Okra is a self-pollinated crop and seed can be saved from one year’s garden for the next. Toward the end of the season allow some of the pods to remain on the plant and harvest them when they become fully mature and almost dry. If you allow okra pods to remain on the plant and fully mature, subsequent production is greatly curtailed. Q. Is there anything special about the red podded varieties of okra? A. No. This is a selection or variety which produces red- colored okra. When cooked, the red color disappears and the pods take on the normal green appearance. Q. Small drops of liquid are oozing from various areas of the leaves and stems of my okra plants. What causes this? A. You are describing natural secretions from the okra plant through glands on the leaves and stems. This is a natural process of the plant and causes no damage. Q. What causes my garden okra to fail to grow properly when planted in the early spring? A. Maybe it was planted too early. Okra should be planted 3
