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Post by mogarden on Oct 1, 2010 21:33:27 GMT -6
It was pointed out to me that okra seeds have as much protein as some soybeans. I know a lot of us have mature stalks out in the garden going to seed about now. I'm thinking about shelling all of mine to add to the wild bird feeder.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Oct 2, 2010 5:32:20 GMT -6
It was pointed out to me that okra seeds have as much protein as some soybeans. I know a lot of us have mature stalks out in the garden going to seed about now. I'm thinking about shelling all of mine to add to the wild bird feeder.  that is a great Idea Mo, I do wish we had some Okra planted, tried for several years here...just produces poorly compared to back home... But, we do leave the herb gardens go to seed and the birds are just CrAzY thick in there eating away...plus, most of the plants look good in snow...That is until the snow is 5 ft. deep  ...we did have ALOT of volunteer savory this year...planted by those little birdies. I see that the angelica is starting to MOVE about the countryside here too...   makes ya wonder just how much one herb garden, coupled with da wild birds...can "add To" the flora in your area... I have found before on the property, and I am sure somewhere else nearby around here we have some Milk Thistle growing...which is not native to this area... they LOVE them, compared to the lil bitty Niger thistle seed, so ua Gotta beat the birds to those seeds... |
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Post by ChileFarmer on Oct 2, 2010 7:00:17 GMT -6
Mo, another good thing for okra seed. When I was growing up"now I'm talking a long time ago". My grandmother would keep dried okra seed roast and grind them like coffee beans. Them make the morning coffee with them. Thats when there was no coffee or money for coffee. CF  |
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Post by colorado on Oct 2, 2010 8:22:03 GMT -6
That is interesting Chili Farmer. Never heard of using them before for coffee.
I wonder how they would work added to soups? Rather would cook tender? Maybe grind?
I have some thornless goose berries now on my place. Birds. Other things come in the irrigation water.
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Post by mogarden on Oct 2, 2010 19:00:37 GMT -6
I had heard about people roasting the okra seeds for a coffee-like brew but never tried it. I do wonder now tho, would they make good sprouts? Maybe the reason we don't hear a lot about using the seed is they come with an added "bonus" like Jerusalem artichokes- gas!
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Oct 3, 2010 5:30:41 GMT -6
I had heard about people roasting the okra seeds for a coffee-like brew but never tried it. I do wonder now tho, would they make good sprouts? Maybe the reason we don't hear a lot about using the seed is they come with an added "bonus" like Jerusalem artichokes- gas! Hmm, well Okra seed must be a good coffee substitute then, cause it seems anything "good"=gas  1. Apples 2. Apricots 3. Artichokes 4. Asparagus 5. Bananas 6. Beans 7. Broccoli 8. Brussel Sprouts 9. Cabbage 10. Carrots 11. Cauliflower 12. Cheese 13. Corn 14. Fruit Drinks 15. Ice Cream 16. Milk and Milk Products 17. Nuts 18. Oat Bran 19. Onions 20. Pasta 21. Peaches 22. Pears 23. Peas 24. Potatoes 25. Prunes 26. Raisins 27. Seeds 28. Soft Drinks 29. Spinach 30. Whole Wheat.... geez, no wonder We don't have lotsa company  , oops |
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Post by mogarden on Oct 3, 2010 20:09:45 GMT -6
Well it will be winter soon so you'll have some time to work on those Methane-absorbing pants, lol. With thick padding and some sawdust or whatever, there could be enough gas there to burn a light- maybe a yard light, not one in the kitchen! |
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