Okra planting

[seedcorn]

I think the operative word here is normal you guys....and normal people don't eat okra.

Okra is so misunderstood. & SO good.

@Nyboy Cut okra 4" or smaller, cut it in 1/3" slices. Coat with spices, cornmeal/flour mix, fry in bacon grease until dark. Great eating. Some may consider it burnt-I don't. Crunchy outside, creamy insides and pure goodness.

Okra in gumbo is great as well adding a needed flavor. Pickled okra is OK.

 

[seedcorn]

So I've been growing it too thick? I will thin to 12-15". I will fry up a 12" skillet of okra and wish there was more-next day, repeat..

@Ridgerunner I'm sure our cool nights cause me some yield loss. Clemson Spineless goes woody if not cut at 3". Hoping Dwarf long pod won't. We'll see.

 

[thistlebloom]

Okra is so misunderstood. & SO good.

@Nyboy Cut okra 4" or smaller, cut it in 1/3" slices. Coat with spices, cornmeal/flour mix, fry in bacon grease until dark. Great eating.

I could do that to my work gloves and they would probably be tasty....

 

[seedcorn]

No. Okra can stand up to garlic and salt/pepper. I also put onions and peppers in the mix. Okra is the stand out.

 

[thistlebloom]

Oh Seed, you are so fun to harass! You make it so easy!

 

[seedcorn]

Mom will get you.....

 

[ducks4you]

Saltless alternative:
Pour olive oil in skillet. Pour FROZEN okra into skillet and season liberally with Mrs. Dash. Keep an eye on it and keep turning until blackend. SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOODDD!!!

 

[seedcorn]

@ducks4you Yes, sounds good but I love to go to garden, pick okra, garlic, onions, peppers, start 2 pieces of bacon (add enough vegetable oil to fry) and fry. When the kids are home, can't fry enough. Mom did this. Dad's mom did this. IT'S A FAMILY TRADITION!!!

'Cept GM used lard from their own hogs.

 

[Collector]

Okra, isn't that some country music band?

 

[pjn]

It is also good dehydrated with a little sea salt for a great snack.