Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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24 Mar 10 Kathie (Australia - tropical climate)
Simple quick recipe - Wash the outside and dry with a paper towel. (If they are wet they seem to get extra gooey.) Fry up some bacon, then add sliced okra and fry further. I did try them deep fried in crumbs but that was in the southern states of America!
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