Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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24 Apr 17 itayi shumba (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
is it safe to grow okra in may june july months. how productive can the plants be in the winter months, not too much frost in my area
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25 Apr 17 John (Australia - temperate climate)
They may be perennial but it would be better to treat them as an annual and replant them each spring. This would also give you young, vigorous plants.
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