OKRA: The Ultimate Guide to Growing, Cooking & Using Okra

This video explores everything about growing okra, including companion planting tips, container gardening, and harvesting techniques. Learn how to make okra water and its health benefits, plus dive into delicious okra recipes from roasting to frying. Perfect for gardeners in hot climates!

00:00 Introduction
00:29 What is Okra?
01:01 Okra Growing Tips
03:56 Okra Harvesting Tips
04:49 Saving Okra Seeds
05:14 Okra as a Companion Plant
06:42 Okra Recipes
07:21 Okra Water
09:31 My Favorite Okra Recipe

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[EdgeZarr]

Also used in a lot of cajun recipes. Slice and cook with onions, bacon drippings, garlic, canned diced tomatoes and sliced sausage. Serve over rice with a pan of cornbread-heaven!

[jimmiller]

You have such a beautiful garden! I live in N Phoenix and started container gardening about 4 years ago and I must admit the struggle has been real!!! I was so happy to find someone who understands the unique problems we face here like excessive heat, abnormal seasons, varieties and planting times vs the rest of the U.S. so thank you. Your garden is so lush and green, would love to have one like that but don't think I am ready for the water bill lol.

[Rea]

One of my favorite videos of yours!! Great Job!!!🎉

[cindyeasterling]

Mississippi here! Eating fried okra is like Lay's potato chips, no one can eat just one!

[tennesseenana]

I'm in Tennessee - zone 6b/7a. This is my first year growing Okra and I've good luck, at least I think so for my first year, especially since the deer went through and 'pruned' for me. Thankfully the plants regrew. It's so fun to go out and pick the Okra. Have to remember not to let them get too big, though. I did that with the first picking. WOW - wish I'd known about Okra water then, however now I do and will definitely use it. Okra iced tea on a hot summer's day. I'm thinking about using that with my Lemon Balm and/or other herbs for a green drink. This morning, I added it with some cherry tomatoes from my garden in with my scrambled eggs - YUM. Love your videos! They're always full of great information.

[blackbones]

I LOVE okra!! My grandmother taught me how to cook it in bacon grease, flour and cornmeal. Soooo, delicious! Then she instructed me on how to grow and when to harvest, otherwise too long and they will be tough!😊

[lenasmith]

Angela! I can hardly wait to try this recipe when I plant okra in the spring!!! It was great meet you at the worm farm!! ❤ Thank you for all you're doing to share your experience, especially for us Phoenicians 😊

[Elizabeth-hdkd]

What a great video about my FAVORITE veggie! I grew up in southern Alabama but live in south central Illinois now. This is my 2nd season growing okra, and my plants grow 10-12 feet tall! 😉

[elainejohnson]

Easy to grow, drought tolerant and …… delicious. Oh Angela, we agree on 2 out of 3. 🙂
That was before this video. You (grandmas are always spot on) have opened our eyes and we will give it another try. We grew it this summer and are amazed of how it thrives in the heat. So, we have the front end covered and just need to tighten up on the harvest and cooking. Thanks for the tips. Never thought to trim it back. Can’t wait for the heat of next summer and eating fresh okra. Hold on, did I just say that?? Thanks!

[cedarridgen]

I’ve been eating fried okra for 65 yrs. But the last few I’ve been growing and cooking it in unusual ways.
I grill whole pods on gas grill.
Large pods, I scrape the seeds out and fry or boil the seeds only. They are delish.
I cook cut pieces with green bean, black eyed peas, or butter peas.
I grew cow horn okra this year. It is less slimy and starts getting tough about 4 or 5 inches. Clemson gets tough smaller but tastes a little better. Thanks for your work.

[SowGrowandSustain]

Great video, love seeing you cook what you grow! Freeze dried Okra is AMAZING!!

[melindaroth]

Excellent Teaching Angela as Always ❤😊

[kadeyskitchen]

Thanks for the recipe! That was a fun addition to your video. I hope you continue to incorporate recipes about the plants you grow in your garden ❤

[bethhubbs]

Thank goodness for this video! I have a bunch of okra (first time growing it) and I have no idea what to do with it. Now I'm so excited!

[blackbones]

Okra is good in many ways. I'm thankful for this veggie!

[HomesteadHicks]

Just found your channel and love it. I’m in Portland Oregon area and I overwinter my okra so I can get a headstart on the growing season.

[dennislawrence]

Loved this video on Okra. I was born and grew up in Mississippi. Okra was a staple for us. Fried, gumbo, or just boiled with butter...that may be an acquired taste, but I love it. I now live in the Mesa East Stake just down the street from you. I have about 12 okra plants growing now and hope they do well.

[Sisteryoda]

I haven’t ever eaten okra before - so excited to try it! It’s on my list of seeds to get for next season. - Peoria AZ

[kiwioffgrid]

This was great.
Exactly what I needed. A plant that provides shade during our hot climate helping others germinate and grow.
Great recipe.

[magicalhealerclairvoyant]

Looking forward to your video drop! Okra water! 😊
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