Clemson Spineless 80 Okra Seeds (Organic)

Clemson Spineless 80 Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is the most popular spineless okra, prized for tender, smooth, medium-green pods on tall, productive plants. Earlier and higher yielding than standard Clemson Spineless, it bears pods 3 to 9 inches long that are excellent fried, pickled, or added to soups and stews. The plant even has attractive, edible flowers.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• Type: Tender annual, organic
• Days to maturity: 50 to 60 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Height at maturity: 4 to 5 feet
• Pod size: 3 to 9 inches long
• Habit: Heat-tolerant and disease-resistant

Best for

• Warm climates and Southern gardens
• Regions with a long growing season
• Continuous harvests with regular picking
• Frying, pickling, soups, and gumbo
• Gardeners of all experience levels

How to grow

Grow in full sun in well-draining soil; okra loves heat and matures quickly in 50 to 60 days. The upright plants reach 4 to 5 feet and keep producing as long as you harvest regularly. Pick pods while young and tender, since frequent harvesting encourages more pods through the season.

Flavor profile

The tender pods have a mild, grassy flavor and act as a natural thickener in Cajun gumbo, while also taking well to frying, roasting, steaming, and pickling.

About Grow Organic

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