***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[Sooner]

So really it isn't a hole.......

 

[Kassaundra]

We didn't get any rain here.

Good Morning all. Really was hoping to get some yard / garden work done, but I feel like c**p. I also need to study for a big protocol test tomorrow for work.

 

[Sooner]

Aww sorry the rain missed you & that you are feeling bad.

 

[Okla-doodle-doo]

Checking for morning roll call. anyone got coffee or coke?lol Been out and fed and watered critters and watered the flowers and grassesss. No rain ti next weekend they say.
Going to go out in a bit and put another coop together. Don't need it real bad just yet but its always nice to have an empty hole!
My icelandic roo is really on agrowing spurt. He is going to be nice size. He is in with the young chicks and its like the little people and the giant! He is so funny acting. He looks kind of like a rose comb legorn with a Fonzie hair doo slicked backed!lol
Well everyone have a great morning and stay cool!

 

[Sooner]

I am still drinking coffee~ (passing you some)

 

[Kassaundra]

Okay some questions for you okra growers, how do you pick the stuff? The stems are so hard I've been sawing them w/ a serrated (sp) knife, but I'm worried about the knife slipping when I finally get through the stem and damaging the plants. Also leads to another question, what size do you harvest for best eating if I pick some to give to family? I know I probably let these first ones get to big, since I didn't realize they were even there (my plants are extrememly bushy). How big / ripe do they need to get for me to save seed (dry on the plant?) if I let them go to seed will the plant stop producing new pods? or die back? A lot of the plant stalks (main ones) are as big around as my elbow or ankle. If I pick them extremely tiny like the tiny corn at oriental restaraunts will they be less slimey?

 

[old*cowboy]

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Im on my second diet mt dew here. Its been a 2 dew day so far.

 

[jcatblum]

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Pick them about 3 inches in size. Bigger than 4 inches it will be too tuff. I have a pair of garden scissors or shears-- not sure the proper name-- but they will cut through without a problem. Knife is too much work. My dad uses pocket knife for his. with the shears you can use one hand to hold your bucket & one to cut. For saving seeds-- usually when you are tired if harvesting just don't touch the plant again. The new pods will dry in place & you will have more seeds than you can use. Or use the pods for Christmas ornaments.

 

[NanaKat]

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So glad to hear you are both better!!

 

[NanaKat]

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Such a sweet picture...This one is worth framing!