Okra or Okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies’ fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family.
Its edible green seed pods are a food. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins.
Where To Buy Okra In South Africa?
Honeydew Market Gardens
Address: Honeydew Eco Village, 281 Honeydew Rd W, Northriding, Johannesburg, 2040
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 011 794 1220
Woolworths Parow
Address: Sanlam Centre, Voortrekker Road, Parow, Cape Town, 7500
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 021 936 9600
Joburg Market
Address: 4 Fortune St, City Deep, Johannesburg, 2049
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 5AM Fri
Phone: 011 992 8000
Checkers Hyper East gate
Address: East gate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2008
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: 011 601 5360
Woolworths Cowley Road
Address: 118 Problem Mkhize Rd, Essenwood, Durban, 4001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8PM
Phone: 031 309 9100
Woolworths Gardens
Address: Shop 22, Mill St, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: 021 469 3700
Woolworths Kloof Street
Address: 50 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: 021 480 3111
What is okra called in South Africa?
gumbo Originating in Africa, the plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.
Okra (Hibiscus escu- lentus) is also called “gumbo” in this country, although the latter term is more often applied to soups or other dishes which contain okra. Both of these names are of African origin.
What is the difference between okra and OKRO?
Okra is referred to as okro in some West African countries but they are basically the same thing.
What does okra taste like? Okra has a mild flavor and basically absorbs the flavor of the spices used to cook it.
What does okra do to a man?
“Gossypol inhibits sperm production and motility by blocking several enzymes that are highly important in energy metabolism in sperm and sperm producing cells.
“Okra seeds are very rich in toxic pigment called Gossypol which promote infertility in men by arresting sperm production (spermatogenesis) even at lower dose.
Is okra good for ladies?
It’s rich in magnesium, folate, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C, K1, and A. Okra may benefit pregnant women, heart health, and blood sugar control. It may even have anticancer properties.