Grow okra this summer to enjoy some creative cuisine in your kitchen. Think cornmeal-dredged fried okra, okra muffins, okra succotash and much more. (For details on growing many other vegetables and ...

Now’s the time to plant peppers and okra, and it’s your last chance to plant tomatoes with some expectation that you will produce and ripen a crop before the hot weather shuts down production. For all ...

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 (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 ...

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 ...

June brings the heat—and with it, the perfect conditions to get your summer garden growing strong! This month marks the heart of the season, which promises long, sunny days, warm soil, and endless ...

Okra is one of those “unusual” vegetables that home gardeners often don’t think about growing in backyard gardens. Although it’s popular in Southern recipes, okra can be grown easily anywhere in the ...