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Okra

Okra flower photo: BVSS

Botanical name : Abelmoschus esculentus Common name : Okra, Lady’s fingers Images Growing for seed While not requiring cross pollination, okra can be cross-pollinated by insects so should be isolated by at least 250 m from other okra varieties. If the…

Smooth Luffa

Botanical name : Luffa cylindrica Synonyms :  Common name : Smooth Luffa Can be eaten when immature. Leave on the vine until fully matured and dry. When the skin and seeds are removed you are left with a fibrous skeleton which can…