Buds along the main stem then grow and produce a late crop. Okra is a “cut-and-come-again” vegetable. Keep cutting the pods every day or two, and they will keep on coming.

Does okra come back each year?

Planting: When planting okra in more temperate climates, this perennial plant becomes an annual and must be replanted each year. ... Okra seeds can be planted in 1” deep hills that are about 18-24” apart. As they begin to grow, thin out the stragglers so the sturdier ones can thrive.

Will okra regrow after cutting?

Benefits of Leggy Okra Plants

Okra produces pods from the ground up. ... New branches will still appear along the main stem if you cut off the top of the plant for a late-season bumper crop after systematically removing the lower branches.