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Okra Companion Plants – Learn About Companion Planting With Okra
Peppers repel, peppers, beans and other vegetables are a great food source for. Companion planting with okra can deter pests and generally boost growth and production. Okra, like other plants, can benefit from okra plant companions.
Ohio
Willoughby
Okra Seedling Diseases: Managing Diseases Of Okra Seedlings
This pathogen, which thrives in wet and warm conditions, enters the plant through its root system and compromises the plant's vascular system, wreaking all sorts of havoc.As the name suggests, plants that contract this disease will begin to wilt.
Ohio
Willoughby
Nematode Okra Problems – Treating Okra With Root Knot Nematodes
First off, practice crop rotation. Later in the growing season, roots may begin to rot.For the home gardener, a combination of control methods should helppopulations. , a favorite vegetable in the southeastern part of the U.S., has a multitude of culinary...
Ohio
Willoughby
Information On How To Harvest Okra
Harvest okra every other day to keep them producing as long as possible. Just remember that harvesting okra needs to be done often.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Picking okra is simple; just test the...
Ohio
Willoughby
Red Burgundy Okra: Growing Red Okra Plants In The Garden
Germination should take place in 2-12 days.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Space seeds 2 inches apart in rich soil, and about ½ inch deep.
Ohio
Willoughby
Ornamental Okra Plants: Tips On Growing Okra In Containers And Garden Beds
Most varieties become top heavy as they grow.If you don't have space for standard-size plants that may reach heights of 3 to 5 feet, dwarf varieties such as ‘Baby Bubba' or ‘Little Lucy' are small enough to grow in pots.To grow okra in containers,...
Ohio
Willoughby
Planting Okra: How To Grow Okra
Growing okra requires a lot of sunshine, so find a place in your garden that doesn't get much shade. After fertilization, rake the soil to remove all rocks and sticks. Carefully remove grass and weeds around your growing okra plants.When growing okra,...
Ohio
Willoughby
Okra Mosaic Virus Info: Learn About Mosaic Virus Of Okra Plants
This virus is known to be transmitted byOkra with mosaic virus of this type first develops a mottled appearance on the leaves that is diffuse. The okra fruit will develop yellow lines as they grow and become dwarfed and malformed.freestar.queue.push(function()...
Ohio
Willoughby
What Is Okra Leaf Spot: Tips For Treating Leaf Spot Of Okra
These are not the only pathogens that may be responsible for okra with leaf spots, however.Spots on okra leaves may also be the result of the pathogenis a fungal infection wherein spores are carried by the wind from infected plants to other plants.
Ohio
Willoughby
Anticipation: Waiting On The Summer Vegetable Harvest
It is simply not summer without hot cornbread, cowpeas, okra, sliced tomatoes, and a big piece of fresh onion. The old standby, National Pickling is doing what it is supposed to, and I will have buckets full of them shortly.
California
El Segundo
In Defense Of Okra: Growing, Preparing, And Preserving A Misunderstood Vegetable
It is found growing wild there and seems to be indigenous to this region. This is a historically significant vegetable packed with nutrition, and it deserves to be grown and treated with respect.
California
El Segundo
Winter recipes using canned or frozen produce from the garden
Stir frequently during the first 20 minutes.1 “Rhubarb”, Wikipedia. The following recipe comes from my grandmother's little tin recipe box, probably written down in the early 1940's.Pour the milk slowly over the cornmeal, stirring to blend.Pour into...
California
El Segundo
Through the Years, We All Will Be Together
One mention of a desire to have a particular plant is often met with many offers to get it to you in seed, bulb, cutting or potted form. Here's to a blessed 2009; may it be a year of renewed hope and vitality.
California
El Segundo
Breaking Bread and Swapping Plants: The First Ever Dave\'s Garden Roundup
And, since we are all gardeners, how about if we bring some extra plants to swap on that Saturday morning? After that we had a sing-along and Elena made songbooks with the words to many songs.
California
El Segundo
Coffee and conversation: the evolution of an e-community
Particular thanks are due to Meezersfive and Okus, who helped me with the history of the "Coffee and..." thread. The Pet forum has its "How was your day?" threads, and even the "daily blooms"threads in some of the plant forums get chatty at times.
California
El Segundo
Iowa Roundup 2008--Portal to Plant Heaven
No, it's..." the 2008 Iowa DG Roundup at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids! He Iowa Roundup, now in its sixth year, continues to be the most popular and well-attended one in the U.S.Attendance at this year's May 3 event equaled that of the previous year.Two...
California
El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden leads to Dinu\'s Garden
I'm ever grateful to all of Angels for having contributed to my wild dreams going to fruition. There were already 2745 of them between me and Dave Whitinger, the man behind all this.
California
El Segundo
Its a Small World After All
Jokes were exchanged between a Nederlander and a San Franciscan. Perhaps… just maybe…all the wonderful information, friendships, humor, angst and joy shared on Dave's Garden from members all over the world will promote oh, I don't know if I could...
California
El Segundo
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
I promised her that day that I'd make sure we "kept up". Clare did that. Today is the day that folks celebrate Mother's Day and it's the first one where we're not quite sure if she will remember us.
California
El Segundo
Northern Okra
I'm learning though; especially from Rainbeau Ridge's Georgia-born assistant cheese maker, Blair, who grew up eating okra and knows all about it. I also learned to lightly pickle the okra: to cut and clean it, then blanch and brine it.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Extreme birdhouses; designed and built by DG member John Looser
Although he spent almost two years working on his favorite (and largest) birdhouse, most of them require between two days and six weeks to build. Sometimes I have to use a farm tractor to lift them in the air.
California
El Segundo
The Love Garden: A lasting gift for your Valentine
These plants have the word ‘love' in their name, rather than a meaning paired with the flower itself.These are only a few of the plants with the word love in their name. It is that time of year again.
California
El Segundo
I (heart) my garden , my garden (hearts) me
I came up with several in my green inventory, looked up a few more, and made a game for you at the end of the article.I'm sure you've seen lists of top heart healthy food items. Bell peppers can ripen to purple, brown, or yellow or orange too, so choose...
California
El Segundo
Woody Perennials Bring the Fall Border to Life
If these beauties do not currently bloom in your garden, now is a good time to remedy that situation. Are bursting at the seams with new plants and possibilities for their gardens.
California
El Segundo
Fun feature: Spotlight on BirdFiles
There is a diverse cross section of members who love the activity. The Spotlight this month is on our Dave's Garden resources that are all about our feathered friends. Many of us take note of the species that visit our feeders and share information with...
California
El Segundo
Turn An Okra Hater Into An Okra Lover
Those with sharper palates than mine describe a flavor between asparagus and eggplant. After less than two months' growth, the seedpods are edible and can be harvested every couple days until fall weather stops them.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Limbaugh\'s Legacy: My Favorite Heirloom Tomato, \
Thanks to his annual seed offer, this wonderful tomato found its way to my garden. Fred continued this tradition, growing ‘Potato Top' tomato seedlings in his basement and hardening them off in back yard coldframes.
California
El Segundo