Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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13 Dec 20 Pete (Australia - temperate climate)
Im interested in growing the okra plant where can I get the seeds from is it true you can eat the whole plant and is there anyone growing them in Australia as produce
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01 Feb 21 Maxine dean (USA - Zone 8b climate)
I have penty of seed...send your address and I will send you some
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02 Dec 23 Mazzy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
This response is probably a bit late but laws are quite strict in Australia about importing seeds from overseas due to the risk of introducing plant diseases.
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