The geographic origin of okra is greatly disputed, with supporters claiming South Asia, West Africa and even New Orleans. East Colfax okra plants grow well in clay soils, need lots of water, but hate to be wet. The plants produce an abundance of seed pods that seem to grow back as fast as they are picked in the high heat of summer. Pick when pods are as long as a gardener's finger, and minimize the goo by cooking with three drops of lemon juice or a ripe tomato.
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