Time-lapse of planting an okra from a seed to harvest-able pods. The okra seed was sowed under potting mix soil in a 10-inch container indoor. It took over a week to sprout. The seedling was growing ...

Question. Fall will be here very soon. When can I plant my pansies? Answer. Now is the time northern gardeners start pansy seed and add transplants to their landscapes, but we southern growers have to ...

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 ...

Okra has been a staple vegetable in the Southern United States for several hundred years. Thomas Jefferson noted okra was well established by the late 18th century. Okra grows as a tall garden plant ...

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a breeze to grow in Southern gardens. The plant is native to Africa and well adapted to summer heat and dry weather. Plant it in full sun once the soil temperature has ...