How Do You Save Seeds From Okra?
Okra is a staple in Southern cuisine of the United States and a fun vegetable to grow in the garden. It’s also one of the easiest vegetables from which to save seeds for spring planting. Also known as gumbo, okra grows tall and is in the same family as the hollyhock and hibiscus. Immature pods are cooked in soups and stews, boiled and fried, and canned for winter delights from the season’s garden. Saving your own okra seeds from this year’s garden will save you money when you start to plant next year. Allow a few pods on your best okra plant to stay in the garden beyond maturity. Harvest the pods when they turn brown and begin to split. You should be able to hear the seeds rattle when you shake the pods. Open the pods to remove the seeds and place the seeds in a bowl. Spread the seeds in a pie plate and allow them to dry for 2 to 3 weeks. Package the seeds in an envelope and store the envelope in a cool, dry location until time for spring planting. The refrigerator is a great place for
