Okra is a staple across much of the Southern U.S. and still a bit of a mystery farther north. Native to Africa and perfectly at home in heat, this plant doesn’t ask for much—poor soil, Texas clay, blazing sun—it’ll take it all and keep producing. And once okra gets going, it really gets going . If you’ve ever stepped into the garden in the morning, basket in hand, only to come back in the evening and realize you already missed a harvest window… you know the feeling. Suddenly

Every spring, we watch our seedlings closely—waiting for that first true leaf, that steady upward push that tells us a plant is finding its way. And then, every once in a while, one doesn’t. Instead of a single stem reaching skyward, a seedling opens up sideways. No clear growing tip. Sometimes it looks like a little green “T.”  It can stop you in your tracks if you’ve never seen it before. This is known as a blind seedling —and while it looks unusual, it isn’t always a probl

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Overview: Plant Type: Annual Vine Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate to high Soil Requirements: Well-draining,...

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Looking for a far out of the box cucumber? One of the sweetest cucumbers I have ever eaten is the Sikkim cucumber. They are far more...

Also titled Jyunpaku Okinawan pure white. Overview: Plant Type: Annual Vine Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate to...

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Overview: Motherland Okra is a unique and flavorful variety of okra that is prized for its tender texture and rich taste. With short,...

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