Vegetable SeedsHSC-OKR-002-250S
Abelmoschus esculentus
60Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Clemson Spineless Organic Okra Seed

Item #HSC-OKR-002-250S

About this variety

The standard Southern okra.

Clemson Spineless is the classic open-pollinated okra of the South, with light green pods of 5–8 ridges and cream flowers.

An attractive plant for containers, too. The large flowers are edible too, mild and sweet: fry or stuff them, or use them fresh as a showy garnish.

About 60 days from transplanting. Open-pollinated, certified organic seed.

Specs

  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Average 8,700 seeds per lb.

In stock — 250 Seeds

Current price $9.25

Know before you sow

Quick Facts

Seed size & germination
Seed size (10 mm scale) and germination soil temperature chart for okra

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start warm

80–90°F mix; 4–5 weeks before planting out.

Plant into warm soil

At least 70°F; 12–18" apart.

Row cover helps

Extra warmth early on.

Pick at 3–4"

Often, before pods get tough.

Growing Information

Scientific name

Abelmoschus esculentus

Starting indoors

Start 4–5 weeks before setting out. Sow 3 seeds 1/4" deep in each 2" pot or plug cell, hold the mix at 27–32°C (80–90°F) so seed comes up fast, then keep the strongest seedling.

Transplanting

Once frost is past and the soil has warmed, set plants out without breaking the root ball, spacing them 12–18" apart with 3' between rows. Row cover keeps plants and soil warmer.

Days to maturity

Counted from transplanting.

Direct sowing

Wait until frost danger has passed and the soil reaches 21°C (70°F) or more. Sow 1/2" deep with seeds 2" apart, and thin plants to 12–18".

Seeding rate

At 6 seeds per foot in rows 36" apart: about 1 oz. per 78 ft. and 12 lb. per acre.

Harvest

Cut pods when they reach 3–4" and keep picking so plants keep bearing; pods left too long become tough.

Transplants

About 155 plants per oz.

Packet

50 seeds.

Seeds per lb.

About 8,700 on average.

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