OKRA, Part llI

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birder17 Jackson, MO(Zone 6b) Jan 30, 2013

I just read through all three of the okra threads. We did not get a good crop of okra last summer using Clemson Spineless. I was hoping to get clues as to what happened last summer before I commence on seeds this year.

It sounds like the Stewart's Zeebest was a pretty good producer, but I am sure not impressed with the spines. Okra makes me itch anyway.

I copied some recipes you guys have shared. We too, really like okra. We are also limited on space, but it sounds like fewer plants further apart is better than more plants close together. And, also noted was the importance of very warm temperatures for good okra production.

This okra thread has been educational and entertaining. Ozark, you remind me of my Dad peddling the veggies. I laughed out loud with tears coming down my face as I read your story about the cabbage. My daughter said, 'Well maybe, his wife will tell him not to plant cabbage this year"! BTW, how did the cabbage turn out?

Ozark, you mentioned frying okra like you grandmother used to. I believe as others stated the secret is probably using that cast iron skillet. They make cast iron skillets with a nice smooth colored enamel coating on the outside these days. You might want to look into that. I know Lodge makes this type of skillet. Also, I just recently replaced my electric cooktop for an induction cooktop. It heats up much like a gas stove but looks like an electric cooktop. It gets cookware hot fast and maintains high heat if it's your choice to do so.

Thanks to all for the wonderful in put on growing okra, the recipes and the stories.

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Feb 01, 2013

NEW THREAD, "OKRA, PART IV, 2013 Season" HERE:

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1296441/

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kevcarr59 BUda, TX(Zone 8b) Feb 01, 2013

Thanks, Linda, got busy & didn't get the link here...

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Feb 01, 2013

That's what friends are for!!

^^_^^!!

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