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  1. African Okra

    Abelmoschus caillei originated and is now grown mostly in West and Central Africawhere it has become an important vegetable crop. This species of okra is particularly popular with subsistence farmers as it can produce a food crop year round, has a higher market value as it is available in the dry...
    Garden Vegetables JCB

  2. Okra

    Okra probably originated in North East Africa growing along rivers and bodies of water at 0 - 1000m elevation. It remains widely grown around the world for its nutritious pods, leaves, and fiber. It prefers hot temperatures with plenty of water. Regular picking of the pods triggers continuous...
    Garden Vegetables

  3. Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench): An Easy-to-Grow Multipurpose Plant

    2005-10-01 Okra provides food, feed, forage, fiber, foliage, fuel and cooking oil.
    Okra Nutrition Vegetables

  4. Vegetables for the Hot Humit Tropics: part 2 Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus

    Okra merits more extensive use in the Tropics in the home garden, on the small farm, and at the large agricultural-enterprise level. In this publication, the value of okra for the hot, humid Tropics is emphasized.
    Okra

  5. Okra - PlantVillage - Common Pests and Diseases

    Okra,Abelmoschus esculentus, is an herbaceous annual plant in the family Malvaceae which is grown for its edible seed pods. Okra plants have small erect stems that can be bristly or hairless with heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long with 5–7 lobes The plant produces flowers...

  6. Okra Variety Trial: Abelmoschus esculentum & Abelmoschus caillei

    2020-01-01 A comparison trial of okra species and varieties was conducted at the ECHO farm in North Fort Myers (zone 9a/10b), Florida. Thirteen varieties ofAbelmoschus esculentumand two varieties ofAbelmoschus cailleiwere evaluated for pod production and taste. Plants were started from seed in trays, with...
    Okra Seed Selection Variety trial

  7. Moringa stenopetala, Pigeon Pea, Soybean, African Okra

    2001-04-20 Descriptions of several varieties available from ECHO.
    African Moringa Seeds

  8. The case of Egusi Okra meal in the diet of HIV+/AIDS subjects

    Abstract, Toxicology Reports, 2017 TheEgusi Okrasoup is a traditional African meal that is considered of high nutritional value and protective against weight loss. We introduce the concept of “kitchen toxicology” to analyse the recipe of theEgusi Okrasoup and highlight possible mitigation...
    HIV/AIDS Egusi Okra

  9. Study the Pest Repellant Action of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) and Solanum melongena (EggPlant) as Affected by Application of Different Concentration of Wood Vinegar / Pyroligneous Acid Produced by Using Different Wood Species

    Abstract,International Journal of Research and Review, 2019 Natural extracts like pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar) is evaluated for pest repellant action of Abelmoschus esculentus and Solanum melongena. Wood species as Gliricidia sepium, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Acacia leucophloea, and Azadirachta...

  10. Okra Variety Trial: Abelmoschus esculentum & Abelmoschus caillei

    2020-01-01 A comparison trial of okra species and varieties was conducted at the ECHO farm in North Fort Myers (zone 9a/10b), Florida. Thirteen varieties ofAbelmoschus esculentumand two varieties ofAbelmoschus cailleiwere evaluated for pod production and taste. Plants were started from seed in trays, with...
    Okra Seed Selection Variety trial

  11. Functional properties of Okra Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench): traditional claims and scientific evidences

    Abstract, Plant Science Today, 2014 Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench) is an important vegetable crop cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. Besides the nutritional benefit, the different parts of the plant are used extensively in traditional...
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  12. Nutritional Quality and Health Benefits of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus): A Review

    Abstract, Journal of Food Processing & Technology, 2015 Okra(Abelmoschus esculentus) is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world. This paper was aimed to review nutritional quality and potential health benefits of edible parts of Okra....
    Okra

  13. Potentially Important Food Plants of the Philippines

    2019-03-20 This book is designed as a simple introduction to the more common food plants of the Philippines. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of the local food plants that occur in every country are...
    Peppers Potato Yam Ube Sweet Potato Kamote Cassava Kamoteng Kahoy Rice Taro Gabi West Indian Arrowroot Snake Bean Cowpea Winged Bean Pigeon Pea Common Bean Lablab Mung Bean Kangkong Bok Choy Chinese Cabbage Sweetfern Vegetable Fern Leaf Mustard Jute Bush Okra Banana Guava Papaya Jackfruit Pomelo Mango Mangosteen Soursop Rambutan Okra eggplant Pumpkin Choko Bitter Cucumber Angled Loofah Horseradish Tree Moringa Bird's Eye Chillies Avocado Coconut Lemon Grass Lima Beans Asia

  14. Taking care of okra - video

    Access Agriculture Training Video Too much drought can slow down growth and cause young fruits to fall. Water your okra regularly to avoid slowing down its growth. Get rid of weeds. Nourish okra crops by periodically applying a little compost, well-rotted manure or litter around the base of each...
    AccessAgriculture Okra

  15. Making a good okra seeding - video

    Access Agriculture Training Video In Benin, producers show us how to plant okra properly. Put no more than 2 to 3 seeds in each hole and plant at proper spacing to let in air and allow the plants to develop well. Available languages Arabic Bambara Chichewa / Nyanja English Fon French Peulh /...
    AccessAgriculture Okra Seedlings

  16. Potentially Important Food Plants of Angola

    2015-09-20 This book is designed as a simple introduction to the more common food plants of Angola. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of the local food plants that occur in every country are very...
    Potatoes Pink Sesame Rose Roses Sweet Potato Bullrush Millet Taro Japanese Arrowroot African Yam Bean Common Bean Cowpea Pigeon Pea Sweet Acacia Coastal Jack Bean African Winged Bean Horseradish Tree Moringa Indian Spinach Kangkong Goat's Horns Catkin Blooming Thunberg's Amaranth Vegetable Kenaf Watermelon Guava Baobab Bird Plum Red Star Apple Kaffir Orange Giant Yellow Mulberry Bitter Cucumber Kale Pea Aubergine Shepherd's Purse Bush Okra Marrow Bambara groundnut Boyinya Resurrection Bush Sand Apple Comb Fringe Grass Apple Ring Acacia

  17. Harvesting and Storing Okra

    Access Agriculture Training Video Harvest the soft okra every two days, so they don’t become ripe. But leave the smallest ones for the next harvest. If you leave the pods on the plant to become ripe, this takes energy from the plant and slows down new growth. An okra plant whose pods are...
    Okra AccessAgriculture Storing Vegetables Postharvest Manage... Harvest Management

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