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    Default Okra

    How come squirrels cant eat okra? Ty

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    I'm not sure where you read that they can't, but it does have a fairly high phosphorous content so that may be why it's not recommended.
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    Its under the AVOID items on the right after the 3 groups.
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    Come on guys...yes or no?

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    I'd say NO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by island rehabber View Post
    I'd say NO.
    I totally ageee, if it's on the avoid list it's no!

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    My question was why?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peachesmom View Post
    My question was why?
    Okra is in the mallow family which includes cotton and hollyhocks. Perhaps that is why?

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