Any Northern Okra Growers?
 

Having lived in Texas for a while, we love fresh okra. We tried Cajun Delight last year and, in spite of our horrendous weather last summer, had a decent crop.

A few years ago, we found some in our local grocery store and the cashier couldn't figure out where to find "orka" on the produce list:)

Look for a member called bluelacedredhead. She's grown okra just a bit north of you in the past, as I recall. Good luck with your okra. I love it, too!

While living in Wisconsin, I grew the variety call "North and South". I also grew "Clemson Spineless". Just start them indoors and transplant out. You are sure to get a small crop at least.

Lisa

They grow here in zone 4a
 

We've grown a number of okra varieties here in Minneapolis, from Little Lucy to Clemson Spineless, White Velvet, and Aunt Hettie's Red. All seem to do just fine, producing a bit earlier when started in peat pots but still producing when direct seeded. Our favorite is Aunt Hettie's Red (which we got from Victory Seeds) because the plant is stunning--highly ornamental--and the fruits taste better than the others we've tried.

Those Aunt Hettie's Red plants are really beautiful. Just curious - when you cook the pods, do they stay red or turn green?

Here in SW Ohio okra does fine. Zone 5-6.