If you prefer bhindi over every other vegetable, it's time to use the small space on your balcony to grow your produce. Okra ...

Plant seed ½ inch deep, 12 inches apart with 2-3 feet between rows. Few pests bother okra, but in dry years, aphids can cover young buds. Rather than use chemical insecticides, wash aphids off ...

Meanwhile, others, like squash, can do the opposite and expose the okra to pest infestations. Here are eight herbs and vegetables that you should grow alongside okra in your garden. Read more ...

The most common pests are stinkbugs going after the baby pods. Spray them with a mixture of water and cayenne pepper. Wear gloves when harvesting the okra, because the tiny hairs on the stalk and ...

Okra is mostly self-pollinated, but can be cross-pollinated by insects when several varieties are grown close together. Here are some tips from the extension service for growing and harvesting okra.

Okra is a crop that is easy to grow in the home garden. It is a rugged plant rarely bothered by pest or disease issues, and it stands up well to summer heat and drought. The plants can grow quite ...