{"product_id":"okra-seeds-clemson-spineless-kz","title":"Okra Seed Packet - Clemson Spineless","description":"\u003cp\u003e50-70 days. Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds. \u003cem\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Also known as Clemson Spineless 80. Clemson Spineless okra debutedas the 1939 All-America Selections Vegetable Winner is a highly popular variety for its fantastic texture and flavor. Pods grow 6-9\" long with slightly tapered ends and ribbing. Plants are 3 feet tall. Pods are most tender when they are harvested at 3\" long. Delicious fried, and used in soups and cooked dishes. Fine quality and prolific. ~500 seeds per ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Clemson Spineless Okra Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 5-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, loamy, composted, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to rot in poorly drained soil. Monitor for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, earwigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClemson Spineless Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark to light green pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClemson Spineless Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, herbal, grassy notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Clemson Spineless Okra from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra is a full sun crop that does not perform well in cold soils. Seeds can be sown direct after the final frost date but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 seeds 1\/2\" deep per peat pot or 4-6\" apart in the garden in sandy, Organically fertile, and well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-7.0. Okra germinates in 4-10 days, transplanting or thinning your best starts to 18-24\" apart in the garden. Seeds may pre-soak 12-18 hours to accelerate germination, but is not required. Okra thrives from regular watering and fertilizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra thrives alongside other full sun staples such as melon, cucumber, and eggplant. These plants don't do well in cool temperatures, so be sure to keep them away from frost. During growth, remove weeds so that they don't interfere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds should be given plenty of room and a warm environment with full sun to thrive and fully mature. Plants do best when seeds are sown directly, but can also do well when seedlings are started indoors and transplanted after around 30 days for areas with shorter growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClemson Spineless Okra in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra is a heat-loving summertime favorite synonymous with some of the hottest, most humid regions in the country. Okra is a fruiting crop that produces tender 2-3\" edible pods all the way through the warmest months of the year. Related to both hibiscus and hollyhock, okra is also celebrated for its huge, gorgeous flowers that bloom in shades of orange, pink, red, and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClemson Spineless okra grow in the wild of Ethiopia and Egypt, and thrive in warm temperatures such as those in the South of the United States. These plants thrive in heat, and are easy to grow at home. They are very tender, with spineless pods, and sell well at farmers markets as well as commercially. Watch out for over saturated soil during plant growth that can lead to disease, but keep soil moist enough to provide for the plant. Pods can be stored for longer periods of time by blanching or freezing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Clemson Spineless Okra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra is most flavorful when harvested at 2-3\" long or about 60 days after sowing. Harvest often to keep up with fruiting while encouraging production. Wear gloves when handling okra plants because the fine hairs are known to cause skin irritation. Using a knife, simply cut okra pods from the plant while leaving some stem attached to the fruit. Garden fresh okra does not store well and should be enjoyed the day it is picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePods are most tender and delicious when picked young, at around 3 inches long. To harvest pods, cut them off the stem of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Clemson University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClemson Spineless 80 has longer pods, a more open form, and \u003cem\u003eLESS\u003c\/em\u003e prickly spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces earlier than many okra varieties and can have some real heavy yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePods are tastiest around 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick your okra daily. Never let the pods grow out past 3\" or they will become tough. Even worse the plant will quit producing more yummy okra! Then whatcha going to do when it is time for gumbo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream-colored flowers are also edible and may be stuffed or used as a garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you in the South where I come from you will have no problem growing okra, but if like me you now find yourself in an area with cool summers like the Pacific Northwest growing okra can be a tricky business. Try starting it in a greenhouse and transplanting into the garden about May. At best you'll get a taste of okra for a few weeks on stunted 2' plants depending on your micro climate. To improve your okra plants you need to improve the heat units. To do that try planting next to heat sinks like houses, brick\/rock walls or anything that will absorb and radiate heat. Good luck and send me your success stories!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClemson Spineless Okra Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 g - Packet - Approx 87 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Clemson Spineless okra seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $60.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"5g Packet","offer_id":50290368250093,"sku":"81816","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60179-Okra_-_Clemson_Spineless_c170a1fb-11e8-4b34-a4da-c04244027cd4.webp?v=1784159044","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/okra-seeds-clemson-spineless-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}