Okra is one of the most common foods in Minas Gerais and Bahia cuisine, being present in several typical dishes such as caruru and chicken with okra. Its smooth and slightly sweet flavor combines perfectly with spicy ingredients.
However, some people do not like this food very much due to its viscosity. If this is not your case, the Escola Educação prepared this post to show some benefits of okra and also how to plant it. Check out!
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Okra is a source of fiber and vitamins A, C and B6, and is also composed of iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. With so many beneficial nutrients, okra helps prevent heart problems, and its fibers play an important role in controlling cholesterol and triglycerides.
Okra is also great for glycemic control, helping to lower blood sugar and also to absorb glucose in the intestine. For being r
Rich in vitamin C, okra even improves immunity by increasing the production of the body's defense cells.Okra is an easy-to-grow food that requires little maintenance. There is no need for a very large space for planting, mBut for this, it is necessary to pay attention to some points. Check out:
Climate
It is important to know that okra needs a lot of sunlight, so it is suitable to plant it in warmer seasons. Therefore, okra develops better in warm regions. The most recommended is to plant this I feed it in the spring so that it develops better.
Ground
Soil for planting should be fertile and well drained. Furthermore, it cannot be acidic, so the soil used must have a pH of between 6.5 and 7.5. If you grow in pots, check that they have enough capacity to drain, as if the soil is too wet, the root can rot.
watering
Because it is a vegetable that develops well in the summer, it manages to maintain itself well in periods of drought. However, it is important to water frequently for the okra to germinate. It is indicated to water the plants in the morning, always taking care not to soak the soil too much.
Harvest
After approximately 2 months of cultivation, the first okras begin to appear. They can be harvested when they reach 4 cm or more in size, with the help of a sharp knife. It is recommended to use gloves to harvest okra, since their hair can cause skin irritation.
And that's how you can even grow your okra at home, in a simple way, to have this amazing food always on the table!
