For those of us in zone 10 and above we are beginning to harvest tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and peppers. I’m also on my 4th round of radishes and 2nd round of carrots that will come out here soon. My watermelons are starting to bloom. Soon I’ll replace the cherry and beefsteaks with Everglade tomatoes. Maybe I’ll plant some okra for the pretty flowers because I’m not eating that unless it’s in gumbo or I need nutrition badly (LOL). I’m throwing in some yams for fun. Fruits are ripening as we type. In 2 years I might be skilled enough to feed myself from my tiny beach lot food forest.
I tried cooking okra once... emphases on ‘once.’ I hear if you fry it, it is better... mine was like eating snot.
I’ve only eaten okra once, but the taller varieties make outstanding hedges! I’m planning to put a row of them where they can protect the little thorny bushes that will eventually be a more permanent hedge. And maybe a row surrounding my corn patch. I don’t know if it will stop the deer or raccoons, but it’s worth a shot.