Market Farming

["Wiediger, Alison" <alison.wiediger AT hart.kyschools.us>]

We pick our okra small 'cause that's how the customers want it.  Four inches 
is max size.  The first market we had it, we priced at 2.00/lb and it flew 
out of the market.  So we adjusted our price to $2.50/lb.  We don't have a 
lot and it sells out, but even in our "southern" market, there isn't a lot of 
demand.  Here's how I tell folks who aren't familiar with it to cook okra:  
Choose small pods, sauté whole in olive oil 3-4 minutes until bright green 
with a little browning.  Serve with a sprinkling of coarse sea salt.  Eat as 
finger food, holding the stem.  Fabulous!!

Alison Wiediger, Au Naturel Farm 

-----Original Message-----
From: market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org 
[mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Willie McKemie
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:17 AM
To: farmersue AT hughes.net; Market Farming
Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Okra

> 
> What price do you charge for okra? Last year, I charged $4/quart. A few
> people didn't like the price, but the ones that knew what it was, didn't
> mind paying it, or didn't complain.