How To Grow Okra / RHS Gardening

There are several varieties of okra to choose from, producing plants of various sizes. The pods are usually green, but there are varieties with red, pink or white pods.

What and where to buy 

Okra seeds are available from online seed suppliers and larger garden centres. Young plants may occasionally be available in late spring and early summer from similar sources.

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