Okra

Okra Smooth Green- Okra thrives in heat and tolerates almost any soil condition, making this plant a very easy grower. Gardeners love to grow this vegetable because of its beautiful flowers that mature into edible pods. The young pods add body and flavor and contain a mucilaginous substance that thickens soups and stews. Pods can also be eaten boiled, fried or preserved  in brine.