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Easy-to-grow okra is Louisiana tradition

Okra holds a special place in the hearts of many Louisianans. For some, it’s an essential ingredient in gumbo, and for others, it’s a must-grow crop in the summer vegetable garden.

It’s no wonder why: Okra is tasty and nutritious. It’s easy to grow and prolific, even in intense heat.

“It is very tolerant of our hot summers,” said Clark Robertson, an LSU AgCenter horticulture agent in Livingston Pari…

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