How to Harvest and Store Okra

Storing Okra

Place fresh okra in a paper bag, or wrap it in a paper towel and place the paper towel in a perforated plastic bag.
Store okra in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
For longer storage, okra may be frozen.

What is the best way to store okra?
How long should Okra be before you pick it?
What do you do with okra after you pick it?
Can you freeze okra without cooking it?
How do you store okra long term?
How many okra can one plant produce?
What is the best month to plant okra?
What is the best fertilizer for okra?
Can you eat okra raw?

What is the best way to store okra?

Buying & Storage Tips

Fresh okra is very perishable. Keep no more than two to three days in the refrigerator. Store in a paper bag or wrapped in a paper towel and placed inside a perforated plastic bag to keep pods very dry. Moisture causes pods to become slimy.

How long should Okra be before you pick it?

The first harvest will be ready about 2 months after planting. Harvest the okra when it's about 2 to 3 inches long. Harvest it every other day. Cut the stem just above the cap with a knife; if the stem is too hard to cut, the pod is probably too old and should be tossed.

What do you do with okra after you pick it?

Once you're done picking okra, store them in plastic bags in your refrigerator where they will last about a week or freeze the pods if you have too much to use. Just remember that harvesting okra needs to be done often.

Can you freeze okra without cooking it?

Can you freeze okra without cooking it? The short answer is yes, but I would advise against it. The process of baking (or blanching if you want to go that route) helps break down enzymes in the okra. Breaking these down helps preserve the flavor and texture of the okra itself.

How do you store okra long term?

Place fresh okra in a paper bag, or wrap it in a paper towel and place the paper towel in a perforated plastic bag. Store okra in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. For longer storage, okra may be frozen.

How many okra can one plant produce?

How much okra can you get from one plant? If your okra plants have ideal conditions, they can produce 20 – 30+ pods per plant. In a warmer hardiness zone such as zone 9b, you will have a longer growing season, into the fall or longer.

What is the best month to plant okra?

Planting. For the best yields, plant okra in the spring 2 to 3 weeks after all danger of frost has passed. For a good fall crop, plant at least 3 months before the first fall frost. Plant the okra seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in the row (Fig.

What is the best fertilizer for okra?

Okra should be sidedressed with 3 to 6 pounds of calcium nitrate (15. 5-0-0) per 1,000 square feet or 1 to 2 pounds per 100 feet of row. Sidedressing should occur at 3 to 4 weeks after planting and again at 6 to 8 weeks after planting.

Can you eat okra raw?

Okra pods can even be eaten raw. The less cooked okra is, the better it is for you. It's high in fiber, folate, antioxidants, and vitamins A and C. Slice off the stem, cut the pods into 1-inch pieces and give them a quick saute to reduce the green taste.