Okra Okra pods add body and flavor when cut up in soups, stews, stir fries, and relishes. Okra is one of the main ingredients in gumbo soup. Also delicious as a cooked vegetable.
Pods are best when young and small.
In warm areas, seed directly outdoors in full sun. Plant spacing 18 inches. Spacing between rows 3 feet. Days to germination 10-14. To speed germination, soak seed in warm water for 24 hours before planting.