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Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds For Planting (Abelmoscgus esculentus)

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ALL ABOUT CLEMSON SPINELESS OKRA

SEED COUNT

100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Clemson Spineless Okra is a popular variety known for its tender, spineless pods, making it a favorite for both home gardens and commercial cultivation. It thrives in warm climates, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. This variety is particularly noted for its high yield and the ease of harvesting due to its spineless nature, which reduces the prickliness often associated with okra.


The history and origin of Clemson Spineless Okra trace back to its development at Clemson University in South Carolina. It was specifically bred for its improved characteristics, including the absence of spines, making it more user-friendly. Okra itself, known scientifically as Abelmoschus esculentus, originated in Africa, brought to the Americas through the Atlantic slave trade. Over time, it has become a staple in Southern U.S. cuisine, with varieties like Clemson Spineless becoming emblematic of agricultural innovation in the region.

ALL ABOUT CLEMSON SPINELESS OKRA

SEED COUNT

100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Clemson Spineless Okra is a popular variety known for its tender, spineless pods, making it a favorite for both home gardens and commercial cultivation. It thrives in warm climates, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. This variety is particularly noted for its high yield and the ease of harvesting due to its spineless nature, which reduces the prickliness often associated with okra.


The history and origin of Clemson Spineless Okra trace back to its development at Clemson University in South Carolina. It was specifically bred for its improved characteristics, including the absence of spines, making it more user-friendly. Okra itself, known scientifically as Abelmoschus esculentus, originated in Africa, brought to the Americas through the Atlantic slave trade. Over time, it has become a staple in Southern U.S. cuisine, with varieties like Clemson Spineless becoming emblematic of agricultural innovation in the region.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP

Can soak the seed overnight prior to sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily but avoid drowning.

GERMINATION

Okra germinates in 10 to 20 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 4’ to 6' tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 2’ to 3' wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 12” to 24” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 36” to 40” apart.

CROP SIZE

Produces 2” to 4” pods.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Abelmoschus esculentus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Fairly easy to germinate.

HARVEST

55 to 60 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

Can soak the seed overnight prior to sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily but avoid drowning.

GERMINATION

Okra germinates in 10 to 20 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 4’ to 6' tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 2’ to 3' wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 12” to 24” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 36” to 40” apart.

CROP SIZE

Produces 2” to 4” pods.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Abelmoschus esculentus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Fairly easy to germinate.

HARVEST

55 to 60 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?