Okra

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Plant Pathology

Program OverviewThe Plant Pathology Program provides applied research and outreach to support agricultural production across Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties. This tri-county region encompasses a wide diversity of crops and growing conditions—from the desert-irrigated systems of Imperial Valley to…
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Okra

Okra grows on tall, bushy plants with ornamental leaves and flowers. The red varieties are particularly dramatic in the garden. Both the air temperature and the ground must be warm for heat loving okra to thrive.
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