Okra is grown for its fuzzy, edible slender pods. Enclosed in the pods are rows of small, round, soft white seeds running the entire length of the pod.

David Whitwam with Whitwam Organics joined Good Day to explain the best strategy for growing okra in your garden and knowing when it’s ready to eat.

Okra has a home in hearts and kitchens around the globe. ... Cookbooks in the 1880s attributed okra-centric recipes to white women deemed homekeeping experts.

Okra water won’t be able to replace your medications or a balanced diet, but if it helps you eat more veggies and drink more water, that’s a win." A TikTok-backed boost to your sex life?

Okra doesn’t need much by way of preparation before cooking. Just give it a rinse and trim off the tops. Then, use it whole or sliced — in this case, lengthwise right down the middle.

Rangarajan explains, “If you drink okra water, it could actually be good for your gut health. This plant lube found inside okra is actually called mucilage. It acts like a soluble dietary fiber ...

1 teaspoon white vinegar. 1 teaspoon lemon juice. For the fried okra: 2 quarts canola oil, plus more as needed. ... Pan-Fried Okra. By Kayla Stewart. Yield: 4 servings. Total time: 30 minutes.