Okra is a heat-loving vegetable with fruits similar to small peppers, 15–20 cm in length.. It is easy to grow, very productive and drought-resistant, but sensitive to cold.
The most important features:
- fruits 15–20 cm, similar to small peppers
- very fertile variety, easy to grow
- very drought-resistant, sensitive to cold
- the fruits contain a jelly-like substance, used for thickening soups and sauces
Application: raw, marinated, or grilled; for soups and sauces.
Cultivation:
- sowing: February–April, in the warmth
- collection: July–September
- position: sunny
Tips:
- Okra is sensitive to cold. Only put the seedlings outside when the nights are warm.
- To get plump fruits, water regularly.
- Pick young fruits. The older ones become tough and fibrous.
- Regular harvesting stimulates the plant to produce new fruits.
Most frequent questions:
How to eat okra?
Raw, marinated, grilled, or in soups and sauces.
Will okra grow in Poland?
Yes, but it needs a warm, sunny spot and seedlings prepared in warmth.
When to collect?
From July to September, when the fruits are young.
Is it drought-resistant?
Yes, it tolerates drought very well.
When and how to sow? Sowing: February–April, in the warmth.
What to pay attention to in cultivation? Okra is sensitive to cold.
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