I grew okra up here in Michigan last summer. I ate it raw, for the first time then. I'll tell u, I think I like it better raw than fried! So delicious!
I also serve it raw at times as an appetizer, cut it length wise and sprinkle kosher salt on it. It’s always a talked about odd favorite at get togethers!
Hey y'all, Okra now that is my favorite garden item. I have been growing okra for 42 years in in zone 4A in Minnesota and I ain't never had a problem yet. I came up here in '79 it took me a couple of years to learn how to grow sweet potatoes and okra that's all I really cared about then. I start them indoors on the heat mat turn up the heat inside 85 F minimum. June 1st I put them outside in the okra beds. We stay above 80% humidity all summer thats why the okra does well. Hot summers they get real tall the cooler ones a bit more medium size. I remove all the leaves from the bottom up. I drop all those big leaves on the ground I take the hose on power and blast all the plants from underneath with water then check for any bugs and pick em off. I like the Dr. Bonner's peppermint oil castile soap spray that on the plants in 2-3 days if bug are around then they get neem oil. I pick every day. I grow Texas Hill country red, the Alabama red, burgundy, clemson and the Emerald green. I'll try some others but these seem to be the ones I like. My wife loves fried green tomatoes and fried okra and fried eggplant or zucchini or darned near anything else I fry up.
Your wife is one lucky woman !!!! Fried okra is my favorite food ever, I grew up in Oklahoma and moved up here to zone 3 in northern Minnesota back in 84’, I suffered extreme okra withdrawal for years :( I’ve finally grown some the last few summers since it was hot…..oh yeah, I just heard their okrahoma joke….love it !!! Anyhow, I savor the few messes of okra I get 🥰 but would love to know your tricks and best types for growing okra and sweet tators! The season is just so darn short up here 😏❄️🥶
Yeah for okrahoma!!!! My home state and my favorite food but I moved to zone 3 of northern Minnesota so I live in a physical state of okra withdrawals…..I’ve grown it a few times but it’s not always warm enough 😏
I’ve grown it in zone 3, northern Minnesota ……if we get a hot summer !!! I plant it in my flower beds next to my house on the south side to get as much heat as possible ! You should be able to grow it !!!!
Thanks! Grew Red Burgandy okra last summer(zone 6b) in June. Remember that I did soak seeds first. Had pretty good yield, but I did probably plant too close together. Was first time growing it. Will take your recommendations and try to do better. Froze a bunch, mainly for soups.
I love,love, love this show. The best is when father and son are on I can’t wait for them to be on tasting things and jokes the pull, I watch this show from 3 pm to 3am. The father is the greatest. You can tell the love in that family. Oh my goodness the dad makes the show cause he doesn’t change for anybody or anything. Your accents are awesome I love to hear you all pronounce certain words it makes my day. I’m praying to start a little vegetable garden when I move and every tip I got from you all. I know nothing about farming so every show is very important to me.
I was really worried about growing okra at our new home in N central Ks but I find that it grows well up there. Can't do without my okra lol. I will need lots of help as a new Gardner on a virgin garden plot up there mainly because we cannot take possession till the last of march. Thanks again for the information and y'all havagudun.
Great show as usual. I love okra almost any way it's cooked. When the pods get too old, can you shell them and cook the seeds like a bean? Separately, how do I determine whether I have determinate or indeterminate seed potatoes?
I grow Clemson Spineless okra every year and last year was the first time I tried eating a fresh raw one less than 2 inch young okra from my garden. Wow I was amazed of how good it taste and after that experiment, I put small fresh raw okra in my salad mix to eat. I don't use dressing in my salad mix. The taste is different than when it is cook. This year I am going to try experimenting with a different okra. Don't get me wrong, I will still grow Clemson Spineless. By the way, my husband taught me to place my cold okra seeds in a bowl with plenty of room for the seeds and not piled on top of each other in warm hot (not hot to cook) water. This makes the coating around the seed to crack open from the seed swelling some for quick germination. Pour the room temperature water in the bowl off the seeds. Do not over soak your seeds (past over night) and not all seeds will crack open or they do. Don't pull coating off seed either. Direct sow your seeds in the ground asap. Water the soil you planted your seeds. Enjoy growing.🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
Raw, pickled or breaded and fried are my favorite ways. Last year I sliced & fried it in bacon grease, tossed in sliced fresh tomatoes and some pepper and garlic salt and cooked it just enough to soften the tomatoes slightly. Then a sprinkle of whatever cheese I had on top. It was pretty good. My teen daughter inhaled half the pan by herself and she's pretty picky. I also dehydrated it in thin slices and they make really good snacks just like that. You can lightly season them or not before dehydrating.
Okra is my very favorite vegetable and I ordered my okra from you guys this year and I certainly cannot wait to give it a taste, as a matter of fact to order two varieties. I place my first order from you guys the top of my list was 2 different okra's 2 squash's 2 zucchini's summer is going to be a great one. Thank you guys
@@gardeningwithhoss I apologize for the beginning of that statements. And I actually listened to about 12 of your videos one right after the other it was a little exhausted so, I apologize. I was playing catch-up. Now I can follow you weekly.
The old goat is on the second shelf on the left side behind the plants. I am so glad you are talking about Okra tonight. My preacher and I were talking about the kinds of okra we grow best in our garden. I like the red/burgandy I grew last year. It's all good when fresh.
I did my own trials last year with 3 varieties. Jambalaya, Clemson Spineless and Red Burgundy. I was highly disappointed in the Red Burgundy’s production but the pods themselves were tender thin and flavorful. The Clemson Spineless did better in production , pods were larger in diameter, the Jambalaya out produced the other 2; 3 to 1 easily!!! BUT the pods were shorter at harvest by 1/4 to 1/3 compared to the other 2 and the plants slowed down production several weeks before the others did. In saying that over the entire season I still believe the Jambalaya out performed. One thing I experimented with was watering and I did find a sweet spot of heavier watering would produce a bit longer more tender pods especially on the Jambalaya. I did use drip tape and fed 20-20-20. Another interesting find in the trial was I left the 2 sprouted seeds per cell and let them grow side by side in about 6 spots. I had equal production, no disease just over crowded. I was VERY pleased with that find! I also cut each leaf off as I harvest which helps thin them out. My rows are 3 ft wide and I planted on every 1 ft emitter. It was pretty crowded at first but once I started cutting those branches off at harvest it wasn’t bad. This year I’m dedicating 12-35 ft rows to the same trial but I’ll succession plant the Jambalaya. Thanks for listening to my long winded Okra story. I do buy my seeds from you and am happy with them. Donna in Panama City, Fl.
I had issues with ants in the past. Interesting to learn it was probably aphids. You suggested Neem oil but I didn't think you should apply it in the heat?
I grew more than 18 varieties of okra summer 2021. I recently purchased 2 more varieties to make my collection being 20. I thought I located the old goat last week. I also see it behind Mrs hoss head in a basket on the middle shelf. 😄 Stay awesome
So glad you addressed the nematode issue. They wiped out all my hibiscus last year. I was so bummed out. I have a no till so can I chop and drop the mustard or do you have to till it in? It got a few of my peppers also. 😤😤😤
it has to be cut in some way for the bio fumigation to work. We do this in the raised bed garden with a small shovel, just flipping soil over on top of the mustard.
@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you so much!!! I so appreciate your quick response. I'm gonna try to plant them out of my garden this year in a spot that hasn't had vegetables growing. I REALLY want them to succeed because I want to make your wine and I love hibiscus tea. 😍
Are y'all getting ahead of things on planting? 10 days from now is supposed to be 38 at night. I love your programs. Former Tifton gal with relatives in Sparks, Norman Park and Adel.
@@gardeningwithhoss LOL. Me, too here in the mountains of SoCal. Very similar 8b temps to you, just a lot less rain. I'm pulling out the seed starter mat and will be prepared to shelter until I can count on nights not getting below 39.
That was almost 30 years ago so it hasn't yet reached heirloom status. An heirloom is generally defined as an open-pollinated variety that has been grown and maintained by an individual or a community for 50 years.
Hello Hoss! Question- I bought some seeds from you recently and one of them is green fingers okra. I would like to try them in containers this year - what gallon size would be suitable? Thanks in advance!! 🌱
YOU TWO are so stinking CUTE TOGETHER! Love that Jason, Brooke and MaryCarl recommended your channel! FOUND THE GOAT, up behind the Mrs. on the shelf in the plant.
Hey guys, watching this video again this morning and heard you say that Green Fingers is a hybrid and self pollinating. Also that Jambalaya is also a hybrid. Is it self pollinating Too? I looked on the website and it doesn't say. Greg, I'm wondering if that's the problem I've had with my little pods dying, although I have had a LOT of native bees this year since I put Zinnias and in particular, a LOT of sunflowers in this year. They LOVE the sunflowers. They don't seem though, to particularly like okra, unlike me, lol. Not sure my back really wants to wade around in short bushy plants or I'd try the Green Fingers and see. Thanks, hope you guys have a great trip to Netherlands I think you said.
Any ideas on why I have so many little fruits dye and drop off then? Last year I thought it might the snail problem, but even though they are out there, they don't seem to be as big a problem on the okra. My fall okra, one 60 foot row, has barely produced enough for me, much less any to share or freeze. Thanks@@gardeningwithhoss
My favorite way to cook okra is blistered. Similar to the way you grill it. Leave it whole. Wash and dry it well. Toss with olive oil, salt, and a little pepper. Put into a screaming hot cast iron skillet and roll around for a few minutes. Turn on the hood vent! Your points about Jambalaya are spot on. I tried it last year and will never grow it again, but only because it is so unforgiving. If picked exactly at the right time it's great. Wait a day too long and it isn't even fit for the chickens. Jambalaya was really productive but because half of it went into the compost, I got a more useable harvest out of my old standby clemson spineless.
That's interesting because I've had the same trouble with Clemson Spineless. It's super easy to grow, very prolific and the pods are perfect at about three inches long... but If I miss it by one day nobody wants it, it's too tough. We're trying some Cowhorn okra seeds from Hoss this year; they tested a bunch of varieties and found that Cowhorn was one that stayed tender longer for them.
@@dogslobbergardens6606 I must have missed the recommendation for Cowhorn. I'll have to try some. I get a lot of seeds from Hoss. All have done extremely well. Thanks for the tip.
@@DC-rd6oq you're very welcome. We order some seeds from Hoss every year too, and we haven't been disappointed yet. I really like the fact that they trial different varieties side-by-side and let you know honestly which ones do what, that's very helpful. Those videos are always worth watching.
@@dogslobbergardens6606 I watch a lot of their videos and agree they are very helpful. In fact, the reason I tried Jambalaya last year is because when Travis was at Hoss, he and Greg talked about how productive it was on the Row by Row show. I'm not too far south of them so what works for them usually works for me, including planting dates give a week or two. Thanks again for the tip about Cowhorn. Now I can't stop thinking about blistered okra!
I’ve grown the Clemson Spineless for a couple of years now. Bringing the hubs around to eating them. He likes the pickled kind, so need to get a better variety growing this year. Also, found the old goat in the background. 🐐
The old goat is behind Mama Hoss’s head! Here in middle Georgia okra is not a problem at all to grow. We eat it anyway I cook it!!!! Great show and information ♥️
I'm trying one or two okra plants this year. I live in Montana, and we have a short growing season, but we get hot in July and August, so I'm hopeful. I'll start it inside, I suppose?
Old Goat slumming in the plant tray behind Ms Sheila! Clever! RIP Mr. Buddy, prayers for your friends and family. Those dang aphids and ants are in cahoots together, for sure! Those Hoss Handy Twine Knives are the bomb for cutting okra! I'll put one of those dudes on my finger and go to town! I tell anybody else that's around how much fun it is, but it seems to be a hard sell, and I end up cutting it all myself! Some of our friends might not have heard of "K-Row" Georgia, which is spelled Cairo. Congratulations to Katrina on winning the hat! Ha, I know I need a new one! Great show, as always. I'm going to try to get down to Jemison to see y'all.
Hi guys. I have a problem with the little okra pods dying and falling off almost as soon as the flower falls off and the pod shows up. It seems to be more on one end of the rows than the other. I see little snails all over the okra, but mostly down there, and sometimes right at the bottom of the little fruit. Could they be eating it there, or doing something that kills it? Now, I pulled up some of the plants on that end that I wasn't getting any fruit from to see if I had a nematode problem. I did have some started but not nearly as bad as what you showed us in a video, so I don't think that's it. I sent for some Slugo and sprinkled under my young plants that I put in close to the old ones, as I was about to replace the old Clemson Spineless with some of the varieties you guys like to try. Hasn't seemed to detour them. What can I do to get rid of them? The nematodes, I'm going to plant mustards on the whole garden as a cover crop in the fall to get a handle on that.
We grill okra fresh like you say and also roast it from frozen, cut into 1/2- 3/4” pieces, toss with oil and seasoning, roast at about 350-400 until done, 20-30 minutes.
Red burgundy last year was 7 to 8 feet tall and planted 2 foot rows. The problem is the itches. The rainforest method actually works well with okra. I had so much with 4x40 and gave most away. I'll be trying cowhorn this year
@@jim-qz7up with my okra , I thin mine out to 3-4 stalks in one spot. Always have. I never had a problem with it and it produces very very well. Not sure if that was what u were talking about but if it is , I do the same.
@@gardeningwithhoss yes it was! I have my Hoss okra seeds and I plan on a successful harvest this year. SN: Okra came to the West via the middle passage, Roselle Hibiscus also came that route as well. :)
Gave the wrap a try messed up the Bella Rosa. Should have done three days and off I guess. Don't like the wrap but it's a good idea to cover the tray. Just a sheet of wax paper, paper, or plastic will work and make it easy to check.
yes, direct seeding is great as long as your soil temp is where it needs to be . • For direct sow: evening temp above 60 after last possible frost date. (Northerners can lay black plastic over planting location 1 month before planting to raise soil temps) Plant seeds 3/4″ - 1″ deep. Plant spacing 2 feet apart, Row spacing 3-4 feet apart (grows over 6 feet and 3 feet wide, need plenty of space) Be sure to read you seed package information specific to the variety you are planting.
Yep. She's right I tell everyone you gotta turn each one , one at a time one time. But most people are to lazy to. And that's whys there's are never as good. 👍
Just now finshed building my hoss tools arch wheel hoe that came in today. I tried it and works very well. I didn’t think I would have enough oil to put on the wood but in the end, I had all my hand tools oiled and the handles and still have a ton left. Works really well. I’ll be posting on the Instagram tommorw “The Garden Guru”. Very very pleased!
@@gardeningwithhoss thank you, in Michigan the orange jung grew huge pods and surprisingly they didn’t have that woody texture! I find Jung orange grows better than Clemson spineless. Take care Ma’am and sir Hoss😎
Old Goat over mama hoss left shoulder in the seed tray. I plant Cowhorn and Clemson Spineless and soak seeds for 2 days in water and they will crack in the fold of the seed and in the ground they go.... ✌
I'm in the Mojave Desert in So Commiefornia. Three separate tries at corn last year wound up cooked in the heat. Okra (wife's a southern girl) took off, though. Every seed dropped sprouted and got to four feet high. Early beets also surprised me. I didn't expect a bumper crop. Yellow squash did well, too. Cucumbers went to town early and had many harvests but fried in August. Watermelons slept most of summer only to start sprouting at the end of August, but the weather turned too cold for them to keep on.
I grew okra up here in Michigan last summer. I ate it raw, for the first time then. I'll tell u, I think I like it better raw than fried! So delicious!
I also serve it raw at times as an appetizer, cut it length wise and sprinkle kosher salt on it. It’s always a talked about odd favorite at get togethers!
Hey y'all, Okra now that is my favorite garden item. I have been growing okra for 42 years in in zone 4A in Minnesota and I ain't never had a problem yet. I came up here in '79 it took me a couple of years to learn how to grow sweet potatoes and okra that's all I really cared about then. I start them indoors on the heat mat turn up the heat inside 85 F minimum. June 1st I put them outside in the okra beds. We stay above 80% humidity all summer thats why the okra does well. Hot summers they get real tall the cooler ones a bit more medium size. I remove all the leaves from the bottom up. I drop all those big leaves on the ground I take the hose on power and blast all the plants from underneath with water then check for any bugs and pick em off. I like the Dr. Bonner's peppermint oil castile soap spray that on the plants in 2-3 days if bug are around then they get neem oil. I pick every day.
I grow Texas Hill country red, the Alabama red, burgundy, clemson and the Emerald green. I'll try some others but these seem to be the ones I like. My wife loves fried green tomatoes and fried okra and fried eggplant or zucchini or darned near anything else I fry up.
Ha! 79 was the year I was born
@@mattingly1217 I was 15
Your wife is one lucky woman !!!!
Fried okra is my favorite food ever, I grew up in Oklahoma and moved up here to zone 3 in northern Minnesota back in 84’, I suffered extreme okra withdrawal for years :(
I’ve finally grown some the last few summers since it was hot…..oh yeah, I just heard their okrahoma joke….love it !!! Anyhow, I savor the few messes of okra I get 🥰 but would love to know your tricks and best types for growing okra and sweet tators! The season is just so darn short up here 😏❄️🥶
Yeah for okrahoma!!!!
My home state and my favorite food but I moved to zone 3 of northern Minnesota so I live in a physical state of okra withdrawals…..I’ve grown it a few times but it’s not always warm enough 😏
I’m in zone 5b and I am determined to grow okra. It’s one of my favorites!
you should, plant it inside and transplant when the soil temp is right.
I’ve grown it in zone 3, northern Minnesota ……if we get a hot summer !!!
I plant it in my flower beds next to my house on the south side to get as much heat as possible !
You should be able to grow it !!!!
Thanks! Grew Red Burgandy okra last summer(zone 6b) in June. Remember that I did soak seeds first. Had pretty good yield, but I did probably plant too close together. Was first time growing it. Will take your recommendations and try to do better. Froze a bunch, mainly for soups.
Good stuff!
I love,love, love this show. The best is when father and son are on I can’t wait for them to be on tasting things and jokes the pull, I watch this show from 3 pm to 3am. The father is the greatest. You can tell the love in that family. Oh my goodness the dad makes the show cause he doesn’t change for anybody or anything. Your accents are awesome I love to hear you all pronounce certain words it makes my day. I’m praying to start a little vegetable garden when I move and every tip I got from you all. I know nothing about farming so every show is very important to me.
thanks for watching
I was really worried about growing okra at our new home in N central Ks but I find that it grows well up there. Can't do without my okra lol. I will need lots of help as a new Gardner on a virgin garden plot up there mainly because we cannot take possession till the last of march. Thanks again for the information and y'all havagudun.
Thanks for joining us. Okra is a must have for us to.
Great show as usual. I love okra almost any way it's cooked.
When the pods get too old, can you shell them and cook the seeds like a bean?
Separately, how do I determine whether I have determinate or indeterminate seed potatoes?
Check out this link, it explains how to tell.
hosstools.com/potato-growing-guide/
Me too!
I grow Clemson Spineless okra every year and last year was the first time I tried eating a fresh raw one less than 2 inch young okra from my garden. Wow I was amazed of how good it taste and after that experiment, I put small fresh raw okra in my salad mix to eat. I don't use dressing in my salad mix. The taste is different than when it is cook. This year I am going to try experimenting with a different okra. Don't get me wrong, I will still grow Clemson Spineless.
By the way, my husband taught me to place my cold okra seeds in a bowl with plenty of room for the seeds and not piled on top of each other in warm hot (not hot to cook) water. This makes the coating around the seed to crack open from the seed swelling some for quick germination. Pour the room temperature water in the bowl off the seeds. Do not over soak your seeds (past over night) and not all seeds will crack open or they do. Don't pull coating off seed either. Direct sow your seeds in the ground asap. Water the soil you planted your seeds. Enjoy growing.🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
great tips, L Crim
Thank you for another great and fun video ...love watching your interaction together . Looks like the Ol goat is hiding behind Mrs. Hoss in the plants
Thanks for watching!
Raw, pickled or breaded and fried are my favorite ways. Last year I sliced & fried it in bacon grease, tossed in sliced fresh tomatoes and some pepper and garlic salt and cooked it just enough to soften the tomatoes slightly. Then a sprinkle of whatever cheese I had on top. It was pretty good. My teen daughter inhaled half the pan by herself and she's pretty picky. I also dehydrated it in thin slices and they make really good snacks just like that. You can lightly season them or not before dehydrating.
making me hungry just reading this.
I love my cut okra cooked in bacon grease!
Okra is my very favorite vegetable and I ordered my okra from you guys this year and I certainly cannot wait to give it a taste, as a matter of fact to order two varieties. I place my first order from you guys the top of my list was 2 different okra's 2 squash's 2 zucchini's summer is going to be a great one. Thank you guys
Thanks Angela
@@gardeningwithhoss I apologize for the beginning of that statements. And I actually listened to about 12 of your videos one right after the other it was a little exhausted so, I apologize. I was playing catch-up. Now I can follow you weekly.
The old goat is on the second shelf on the left side behind the plants. I am so glad you are talking about Okra tonight. My preacher and I were talking about the kinds of okra we grow best in our garden. I like the red/burgandy I grew last year. It's all good when fresh.
yes it is. The old goat enjoying some kale plants.
I love dehydrated okra. Chop it up, season, and put in your dehydrator. Tastes almost like fried okra. Better than popcorn!
sounds delish
I did my own trials last year with 3 varieties. Jambalaya, Clemson Spineless and Red Burgundy. I was highly disappointed in the Red Burgundy’s production but the pods themselves were tender thin and flavorful. The Clemson Spineless did better in production , pods were larger in diameter, the Jambalaya out produced the other 2; 3 to 1 easily!!! BUT the pods were shorter at harvest by 1/4 to 1/3 compared to the other 2 and the plants slowed down production several weeks before the others did. In saying that over the entire season I still believe the Jambalaya out performed. One thing I experimented with was watering and I did find a sweet spot of heavier watering would produce a bit longer more tender pods especially on the Jambalaya. I did use drip tape and fed 20-20-20. Another interesting find in the trial was I left the 2 sprouted seeds per cell and let them grow side by side in about 6 spots. I had equal production, no disease just over crowded. I was VERY pleased with that find! I also cut each leaf off as I harvest which helps thin them out. My rows are 3 ft wide and I planted on every 1 ft emitter. It was pretty crowded at first but once I started cutting those branches off at harvest it wasn’t bad.
This year I’m dedicating 12-35 ft rows to the same trial but I’ll succession plant the Jambalaya. Thanks for listening to my long winded Okra story. I do buy my seeds from you and am happy with them.
Donna in Panama City, Fl.
Thanks Donna.
I did Tiger & the Red Romaine in my hydroponic unit and they came out beautiful! Made a huge salad of it all tonight.
I had issues with ants in the past. Interesting to learn it was probably aphids. You suggested Neem oil but I didn't think you should apply it in the heat?
Avoid spraying neem oil solution when the temperature is over 90 F. Spray during the cooler periods of the day, early morning or evening.
Zone 5, Nebraska here. I grow okra. No problem. So just saying. One of my favorite veggies.
My okra last year was awesome from you guys. I never had a problem with the okra. I have plenty to plant this year I am so ready to get started.
Great to hear!
I grew more than 18 varieties of okra summer 2021. I recently purchased 2 more varieties to make my collection being 20. I thought I located the old goat last week. I also see it behind Mrs hoss head in a basket on the middle shelf. 😄
Stay awesome
yes, the old goat is in the kale. That's a lot of okra.
The old goat is behind mama Hoss head. Great show. Thanks for the information about one of our favorite eats.
Yes it was! you are correct. Thanks for joining us tonight.
Yes -sitting in the kale!
So glad you addressed the nematode issue. They wiped out all my hibiscus last year. I was so bummed out. I have a no till so can I chop and drop the mustard or do you have to till it in? It got a few of my peppers also. 😤😤😤
it has to be cut in some way for the bio fumigation to work. We do this in the raised bed garden with a small shovel, just flipping soil over on top of the mustard.
@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you so much!!! I so appreciate your quick response. I'm gonna try to plant them out of my garden this year in a spot that hasn't had vegetables growing. I REALLY want them to succeed because I want to make your wine and I love hibiscus tea. 😍
Fantastic video we live in Florida and Sauté okra a little olive oil and chicken bullion cubes comes out Delicious!
Sounds great!
Are y'all getting ahead of things on planting? 10 days from now is supposed to be 38 at night. I love your programs. Former Tifton gal with relatives in Sparks, Norman Park and Adel.
we are, just could not stand it
@@gardeningwithhoss LOL. Me, too here in the mountains of SoCal. Very similar 8b temps to you, just a lot less rain. I'm pulling out the seed starter mat and will be prepared to shelter until I can count on nights not getting below 39.
I've grown okra in Illinois and Arkansas. Arkansas was great. I have a question? Is Louisiana green velvet an heirloom?
That was almost 30 years ago so it hasn't yet reached heirloom status. An heirloom is generally defined as an open-pollinated variety that has been grown and maintained by an individual or a community for 50 years.
Hello Hoss!
Question- I bought some seeds from you recently and one of them is green fingers okra. I would like to try them in containers this year - what gallon size would be suitable?
Thanks in advance!! 🌱
at least the 45 gallon preferably the 100 gallon
YOU TWO are so stinking CUTE TOGETHER! Love that Jason, Brooke and MaryCarl recommended your channel!
FOUND THE GOAT, up behind the Mrs. on the shelf in the plant.
Yay! Thank you!
Hey guys, watching this video again this morning and heard you say that Green Fingers is a hybrid and self pollinating. Also that Jambalaya is also a hybrid. Is it self pollinating Too? I looked on the website and it doesn't say. Greg, I'm wondering if that's the problem I've had with my little pods dying, although I have had a LOT of native bees this year since I put Zinnias and in particular, a LOT of sunflowers in this year. They LOVE the sunflowers. They don't seem though, to particularly like okra, unlike me, lol. Not sure my back really wants to wade around in short bushy plants or I'd try the Green Fingers and see. Thanks, hope you guys have a great trip to Netherlands I think you said.
Okra plants have perfect flowers (both male and female parts on the same flower) and will readily self-pollinate.
Any ideas on why I have so many little fruits dye and drop off then? Last year I thought it might the snail problem, but even though they are out there, they don't seem to be as big a problem on the okra. My fall okra, one 60 foot row, has barely produced enough for me, much less any to share or freeze. Thanks@@gardeningwithhoss
My favorite way to cook okra is blistered. Similar to the way you grill it. Leave it whole. Wash and dry it well. Toss with olive oil, salt, and a little pepper. Put into a screaming hot cast iron skillet and roll around for a few minutes. Turn on the hood vent!
Your points about Jambalaya are spot on. I tried it last year and will never grow it again, but only because it is so unforgiving. If picked exactly at the right time it's great. Wait a day too long and it isn't even fit for the chickens. Jambalaya was really productive but because half of it went into the compost, I got a more useable harvest out of my old standby clemson spineless.
That's interesting because I've had the same trouble with Clemson Spineless. It's super easy to grow, very prolific and the pods are perfect at about three inches long... but If I miss it by one day nobody wants it, it's too tough. We're trying some Cowhorn okra seeds from Hoss this year; they tested a bunch of varieties and found that Cowhorn was one that stayed tender longer for them.
@@dogslobbergardens6606 I must have missed the recommendation for Cowhorn. I'll have to try some. I get a lot of seeds from Hoss. All have done extremely well. Thanks for the tip.
@@DC-rd6oq you're very welcome. We order some seeds from Hoss every year too, and we haven't been disappointed yet.
I really like the fact that they trial different varieties side-by-side and let you know honestly which ones do what, that's very helpful. Those videos are always worth watching.
@@dogslobbergardens6606 I watch a lot of their videos and agree they are very helpful. In fact, the reason I tried Jambalaya last year is because when Travis was at Hoss, he and Greg talked about how productive it was on the Row by Row show. I'm not too far south of them so what works for them usually works for me, including planting dates give a week or two. Thanks again for the tip about Cowhorn. Now I can't stop thinking about blistered okra!
If I get okra this year I’m trying it your way, sounds great but I do love me some fried okra 🥰
I’ve grown the Clemson Spineless for a couple of years now. Bringing the hubs around to eating them. He likes the pickled kind, so need to get a better variety growing this year. Also, found the old goat in the background. 🐐
Sounds great!
The old goat is behind Mama Hoss’s head! Here in middle Georgia okra is not a problem at all to grow. We eat it anyway I cook it!!!! Great show and information ♥️
You guess right. The old goat is enjoying some kale. Thanks for watching.
I'm trying one or two okra plants this year. I live in Montana, and we have a short growing season, but we get hot in July and August, so I'm hopeful. I'll start it inside, I suppose?
yes, start inside 6-8 weeks before your last frost.
Old Goat slumming in the plant tray behind Ms Sheila! Clever! RIP Mr. Buddy, prayers for your friends and family. Those dang aphids and ants are in cahoots together, for sure! Those Hoss Handy Twine Knives are the bomb for cutting okra! I'll put one of those dudes on my finger and go to town! I tell anybody else that's around how much fun it is, but it seems to be a hard sell, and I end up cutting it all myself! Some of our friends might not have heard of "K-Row" Georgia, which is spelled Cairo. Congratulations to Katrina on winning the hat! Ha, I know I need a new one! Great show, as always. I'm going to try to get down to Jemison to see y'all.
Thanks Tom, hope to see you in Jemison.
Star of David is a great variety. Very thick in Diameter. Great for roasting. Actually my favorite
I ordered my Okra seeds from you , this is my first time growing okra! Thanks for all the tips!!
Wonderful!
Smothered with onions about the best
Hi guys. I have a problem with the little okra pods dying and falling off almost as soon as the flower falls off and the pod shows up. It seems to be more on one end of the rows than the other. I see little snails all over the okra, but mostly down there, and sometimes right at the bottom of the little fruit. Could they be eating it there, or doing something that kills it? Now, I pulled up some of the plants on that end that I wasn't getting any fruit from to see if I had a nematode problem. I did have some started but not nearly as bad as what you showed us in a video, so I don't think that's it. I sent for some Slugo and sprinkled under my young plants that I put in close to the old ones, as I was about to replace the old Clemson Spineless with some of the varieties you guys like to try. Hasn't seemed to detour them. What can I do to get rid of them? The nematodes, I'm going to plant mustards on the whole garden as a cover crop in the fall to get a handle on that.
Wow, not sure. I have not experienced that issue.
If they are staying Too wet from rain or irrigation, that could be a problem. Greg
Grew jambalaya and dang did we have a lot of okra! Ran out of ideas for things to make with em. Any suggestions other than the usual fried okra etc?
pickled? freeze, soups
I need to ask a question? I am a new Gardner do you know where I can get six weeks beans? God bless your family
No, have not ever planted them.
We grill okra fresh like you say and also roast it from frozen, cut into 1/2- 3/4” pieces, toss with oil and seasoning, roast at about 350-400 until done, 20-30 minutes.
yummy
Red burgundy last year was 7 to 8 feet tall and planted 2 foot rows. The problem is the itches.
The rainforest method actually works well with okra. I had so much with 4x40 and gave most away.
I'll be trying cowhorn this year
Wow, what is the rainforest method?
@@gardeningwithhoss bunching foliage (2foot row space instead of 3or4) to force the plants to fight for sunlight.
interesting.
@@jim-qz7up with my okra , I thin mine out to 3-4 stalks in one spot. Always have. I never had a problem with it and it produces very very well. Not sure if that was what u were talking about but if it is , I do the same.
What is the variety of okra you called mountain okra? They were a long pod.
hosstools.com/product/chinese-okra/
thank you so much for the tips , I am planning of growing okra
Most welcome
Bug Buster will kill stink bug? I need to order some for this year.
yes
I love growing okra! Thanks Mrs. and mr. Hoss!❤️
Thanks for joining us tonight.
@@gardeningwithhoss it is always a pleasure Mr and Mrs. Hoss ❤️
Hello Hoss family i can't wait to start planting my seeds. I live in zone 6b i just can't wait i fill like i want to put seeds in my garden now.
We know the feeling.
How do you top your okra? Mine was 16’ y’all don’t want to use a ladder to pick this year. We grew red okra
We have never topped ours. Have heard of it though.
This is exactly what I needed. Last year I had an Okra fail.
Hope it was helpful.
@@gardeningwithhoss yes it was! I have my Hoss okra seeds and I plan on a successful harvest this year. SN: Okra came to the West via the middle passage, Roselle Hibiscus also came that route as well. :)
The old goat 🐐 is behind mama hoss on the shelf. In with the plants 😊🐐🪴 I LOVE okra!
Right!,
Miss okra here in Western New Mexico, 7300 feet; got a small crop out of the greenhouse. Once
How long can okra seeds be stored before planting ? how many years ?
Several years if stored properly in a cool dry place.
Gave the wrap a try messed up the Bella Rosa. Should have done three days and off I guess. Don't like the wrap but it's a good idea to cover the tray. Just a sheet of wax paper, paper, or plastic will work and make it easy to check.
Sorry to hear that
Behind Mama Hoss in the greens is the goat.
Thanks for joining us. Yes, he's checking out the kale
I direct seed okra, is that recommended??
yes, direct seeding is great as long as your soil temp is where it needs to be .
• For direct sow: evening temp above 60 after last possible frost date.
(Northerners can lay black plastic over planting location 1 month before planting to raise soil temps)
Plant seeds 3/4″ - 1″ deep.
Plant spacing 2 feet apart, Row spacing 3-4 feet apart (grows over 6 feet and 3 feet wide, need plenty of space) Be sure to read you seed package information specific to the variety you are planting.
@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you Mr. and Mrs.Hoss, I appreciate your time and your gardening tips😇
Whats the lowest ground temp to plant it in
Night temperatures should be above 55 F for good growth. Minimum soil temperature for germination is 60 F
Sure glad you are having nice weather. Our temperature is like a yo yo here! 🤣zone 6A
Oh wow!
What do you use to kill stink bugs and/or leaf footed bugs?
Bug Buster 2 works great to control Japanese beetles, tomato hornworms, squash vine borer, squash bug, stinky bug, pea weevil, white flies, and more!
Thanks Hoss for your videos.
Glad you like them!
Can you grow okra in 5 gallon buckets?
Our new container variety can be, It is call green fingers.
hosstools.com/product/green-fingers-okra/
Looks like the goat is taking a nap behind Mama Hoss this week.
you are correct. Thanks for joining us tonight.
I see the old goat is in the middle of the right shelf in the greens
correct, he is enjoying some kale
To me cowhorn is the best tasting okra by far. We don't let them get past 6" though.
My little momma, about 5 feet tall and 98# soaking wet, would go out there in her big ol' raincoat, with a hat, and rubber gloves to harvest okra 💕😂
Love it!!
Yep. She's right I tell everyone you gotta turn each one , one at a time one time. But most people are to lazy to. And that's whys there's are never as good. 👍
I like the red thai
I planted Jing orange side by side with red burgundy last year. Not enough difference to matter.
I try it steamed until its dark green and still pliable, Then dip them in Soy Sauce WOW!
yummy
That old goat is behind Mama Hoss in the seed tray of Kale it looks like.
yes it is, thanks for joining us tonight
Mrs Hoss needs her own greenhouse :)
yes, team mama hoss.
Old Goat is behind Momma Hoss in the seedling tray!
yes it is, thanks for joining us tonight
The old goat is behind Shelia on the middle shelf laying down in the kale plants.
correct, he is enjoying some kale.
@@gardeningwithhoss everybody likes kale!!
I saw the goat in the grow tray behind Mrs Hoss
right, he was enjoying some kale.
Thanks!
Behind Mrs. Hoss tool in plants
Thanks for joining us. Yes, he's checking out the kale
Just now finshed building my hoss tools arch wheel hoe that came in today. I tried it and works very well. I didn’t think I would have enough oil to put on the wood but in the end, I had all my hand tools oiled and the handles and still have a ton left. Works really well. I’ll be posting on the Instagram tommorw “The Garden Guru”. Very very pleased!
Wonderful. We love happy customers
Believe that sweet little goat is in the tray of veggie on shelf behind me hoss
Thanks for watching, yes the old goat is in the kale plants
Old goat is in 2nd shelf on the left in the vegetation.
you are correct. Thanks for joining us tonight.
The goat is behind Mama Hoss in that planter.
Thanks for joining us.
old goat on 2nd shelf on right in among the the plants in tray
Right, thanks for watching
Greg we eat so much Okra our socks don’t stay up. 😂
never heard that one before
Old goat is playing in the plants behind Mrs. Hoss.
you are correct. Thanks for joining us tonight.
I’m growing orange jung okra and Clemson spineless.😎
great choices
@@gardeningwithhoss thank you, in Michigan the orange jung grew huge pods and surprisingly they didn’t have that woody texture! I find Jung orange grows better than Clemson spineless. Take care Ma’am and sir Hoss😎
Does anyone put their Okrie into the airfryer? Recipie? Tia.
we have tried that before and love it.
@@gardeningwithhoss did you prep your okrie as if to pan fry it, the put it in the air fryer?
just covered in olive oil and seasonings
Yea,
I grew jambalaya 2 years ago.....Produced ok ....but mid summer I pulled all the okra. Clemson Spinless only for me.
good choice, we have a lot of customers that prefer Clemson Spineless.
I have a protein shake recipe I use frozen okrie in.
Great idea!
Old Goat over mama hoss left shoulder in the seed tray. I plant Cowhorn and Clemson Spineless and soak seeds for 2 days in water and they will crack in the fold of the seed and in the ground they go.... ✌
yes it is, thanks for joining us tonight
The old goat is peeking out of the plants behind momma hoss.
yes it is, thanks for joining us tonight
The old got behind mama hoss, in the seed tray.
you are correct. Thanks for joining us tonight.
The old goat is behind mama Hoss in the seed tray
Thanks for joining us.
The old goat is in the kale behind mamma Hoss
yes it is, thanks for joining us tonight
I’m so jealous we still have snow on the ground
I'm so sorry, I would be going crazy.
How do I like my okra?
“I like it, any way, every day.”
Good Answer.
Hey Greg, why don't you like fish emulsion in the drip? Other than having to clean the filter more often, I haven't had any problems.
I see an old goat behind Ma Hoss in the seed tray.
Thanks for joining us. Yes, he's checking out the kale
im 2 hours north of ya i put corn in the ground on valentines day
The old goat is ( sitting right beside Mrs Hoss) lol no he's laying in the tomato plant behind Mrs Hoss head in the middle shelf
Sorry that's not maters
Thanks for joining us. He's enjoying some kale.
He is behind Ms. Hoss in the plants laying down
Thanks for joining us. Yes, he's checking out the kale.
he is laying down in the seed tray being Mrs. Hoss
Thanks for joining us. Yes, he's checking out the kale
I'm in the Mojave Desert in So Commiefornia. Three separate tries at corn last year wound up cooked in the heat. Okra (wife's a southern girl) took off, though. Every seed dropped sprouted and got to four feet high. Early beets also surprised me. I didn't expect a bumper crop. Yellow squash did well, too. Cucumbers went to town early and had many harvests but fried in August. Watermelons slept most of summer only to start sprouting at the end of August, but the weather turned too cold for them to keep on.
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Old got is over Mrs. Hoss left shoulder
right, he is enjoying some kale transplants.