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Miss_Mudcat · February 13, 2007

I LOVE OKRA!

I was raised on it in Mississippi. It was served only 2 ways in our house; battered in cornmeal and fried, or boiled with black-eyed peas! Slick, slimy boiled okra is fine, and the source of many dog fights in the south, just ask Jerry Clower.

I grew Clemson Spineless in Alabama, which grew about 10 feet tall. Tooks some seeds with me to Wisconsin and it grew about 2 feet tall.

I have started it indoors and transplanted it with good results. And, I usually plant it very close together... say, 4 inches or less, and get good production. Okra is very adaptable.

I still love it boiled, but most especially with diced tomatoes.... YUM YUM! (Gosh, wish summer would hurry back!)

Edit: Can't believe I forgot to mention my children's favorite way to eat okra - PICKLED! Great on salads or as a snack!

February 13, 2007	#57
Miss_Mudcat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Georgia Posts: 366	I LOVE OKRA! I was raised on it in Mississippi. It was served only 2 ways in our house; battered in cornmeal and fried, or boiled with black-eyed peas! Slick, slimy boiled okra is fine, and the source of many dog fights in the south, just ask Jerry Clower. I grew Clemson Spineless in Alabama, which grew about 10 feet tall. Tooks some seeds with me to Wisconsin and it grew about 2 feet tall. I have started it indoors and transplanted it with good results. And, I usually plant it very close together... say, 4 inches or less, and get good production. Okra is very adaptable. I still love it boiled, but most especially with diced tomatoes.... YUM YUM! (Gosh, wish summer would hurry back!) Edit: Can't believe I forgot to mention my children's favorite way to eat okra - PICKLED! Great on salads or as a snack! __________________ Farmers don't wear watches; they work until the job is done!