1. Presently now in Nigeria, We are in the season of okro.
2. In Nigeria, this vegetable is popularly known as okro while in some other countries, it is known as okra.
3. It is because of its long and slender nature that okro is called lady’s finger in part of Europe.
4. Okro comes in two colours: it is mainly green and the other colour is red. Both varieties taste the same and the red one turns green when cooked.
5. Okro is a vicious/slimy vegetable.
6. Okro is a flowering plant known for its edible seed pods.
7. Okro has a mild flavour and basically absorbs the flavour of the spices and seasonings used in cooking it.
8. Okro as a vegetable, likes lot of water and warm environment to grow well.
9. Inside the okro pod are small, edible seeds.
10. Okro is known for its slimy nature. The sliminess is known as mucilage or drawness.
11. Okro is a very popular and delicious soup recipe that is loved by a majority of people in West Africa, especially if cooked well.
