Crystal like thingy on Okra plant

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What are these crystal like balls on the okra stem n leaves?
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What are these crystal like balls on the okra stem n leaves? View attachment 67454
It is a natural phenomenon. Your okra is perfectly healthy. This sap usually but not always occurs on the bottom of the leaves, but on the stem is normal also. No one knows why some plants do this but it is thought to be an insect attractor. Anyway, it's nothing to worry about.
 
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It is a natural phenomenon. Your okra is perfectly healthy. This sap usually but not always occurs on the bottom of the leaves, but on the stem is normal also. No one knows why some plants do this but it is thought to be an insect attractor. Anyway, it's nothing to worry about.
Thanks for the quick reply.
 

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