Ladyfinger is an essential crop in many countries due to its high nutritional value. It is popular in the southern United States, parts of Africa and the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South America. It is cultivated throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. Okra has a mild taste and a unique texture, with a
peach-like fuzz on the outside, and on Inside the pod is small, edible seeds. Okra can be used in curry or used stir-fried with spices or pickled. Its high sticky content makes it an excellent thickener for broths and soups.