Do you know how to pick okra? It gets really big, even after 12 hours, so it can be challenging to find the sweet spot for when to harvest. Once it gets too big, it turns “woody” and unusable (though you may be able to dehydrate and turn into powder to thicken soups and stews). Here’s a few ways you can try… #okra #okraplants #growingokra #garden #gardening #howto #tutorial #backyardgardening #urbanfarm #lilurbanfarm #urbanfarming #grow #growfood | Lil Urban Farm

Removing a few okra and broom corn plants to make room for more cool weather crops. What's growing on in your garden? #wintergarden #wintergardening #texasgardening #raisedbedgarden #zone8b #gardenersworld #zone8bgardener #letitwhip #whipit #homegarden #plantseeds #explore #garden #theokraladyllc #okraplant #okra #growfromseed #makingroom | The Okra Lady LLC

Okras are not only made for eating - but for crafting, too! Dry your okra yield to create the most festive wreath around. Follow these simple steps: 1 - Lay your harvested okras on a flat surface in a dry and dark environment 2 - Once dry, spray paint your okra with your colors of choice 3 - Start assembling your wreath by hot gluing the okra to an old wicker wreath or even cardboard (you will have to cut the cardboard in a circle, first!) 4 - Add fun bows or dried flowers to elevate 5 - Enjoy!