Okra also known as lady finger is an easy grower in sunny hot climates. The plant does not need much care and grows abundtly. Did you know that okra flowers?
You can begin harvesting okra three to four days after each flower fades. After plants start blossoming, pods should be harvested every other day.
Okra is delicious in curries and stews, you can also eat it raw chopped in salad are very nice!
Okra has many healthy benefits:
Alleviates Asthma. ...
Lowers Cholesterol. ...
Manages Diabetes. ...
Boosts Immune System. ...
Prevents Kidney Disease. ...
Promotes Healthy Pregnancy.
It low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium and Manganese.
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