Firmness

Check for the firmness of okra. While the smaller pods are generally tender, they should not be very soft. Okra juice used to treat skin itchiness and as skin moisturizer. Okra fruits are eaten to treat involuntary discharge of semen. Okra is a popular vegetable in many countries and is mainly eaten as a vegetable. However, it can be pickled or a soup made from it. The leaves are also cooked like other greens. They can be eaten raw as in salads.