Some companion plants help repel pests or attract pollinators, which can improve okra yield. Planting companions like radishes, cucumbers, or lettuce can create beneficial growing conditions for okra.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved hand and a pile of okra - Jordan Lye/Getty Images Among the plants beloved in the south of the United States, okra ...

Okra, often called lady's finger, is a crop beloved across the southern United States. But you don't need to live there to grow it in your garden. In fact, okra can thrive in zones 4 to 11 in the ...

I have trouble getting my okra seeds to come up in the spring. I have to plant seeds into my garden two or three times before I get a good stand. I’ve heard that you need to soak the seeds in hot ...

This summer, due to the weather, my vegetables didn't grow as well as I had hoped.Even so, I am grateful that I was able to ...

Experience the entire journey of an okra plant through this detailed time-lapse, from planting a single okra seed to the ...

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Growing up in the south, okra joined the summer garden right alongside tomatoes, beans and squash. To be honest I've never been a fan of okra when used in soups and the ...

The plant: Although most Americans think of okra as a crop staple of the southern United States, it’s also a favorite among those living in other warm regions of the world, including Greece, Turkey, ...

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Whether you enjoy okra fried, boiled or pickled, the plant has become a Southern staple in many households. One gardener in Columbia is watching one particular okra plant ...

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 ...