Okra: Nutritional Value and Production Practices in South Florida
Xiaoying Li, Peyton Ecklund, Yuncong Li, Monalisa Seaton, Dakshina Seal, Shouan Zhang, Abolfazl Hajihassani, Guodong Liu, Xingbo Wu, and Haimanote Bayabil
This EDIS publication introduces okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) as a versatile crop with significant potential in south Florida. The paper provides an overview of the plant’s nutritional and medicinal benefits, global production trends, and multiple uses, along with practical guidance on cultivation, pest and disease management, and harvesting. The publication is designed to serve as a resource for researchers, students, Extension agents, growers, crop certified advisors, crop consultants, food industry professionals, and the public interested in this high-value crop.
