Clemson Spineless Okra

Malvaceae

Heirloom from 1939, AAS winner. 'Spineless' = no irritating spines on pods (easy harvest). WARMEST soil requirement in SoilStack (65-70°F min — seeds rot in cold soil). Heat-LOVING — thrives 75-90°F where other crops struggle. Plants 4-6 ft (up to 8 ft). Harvest at 3-4 inches DAILY during peak — pods grow extremely fast. Ratooning: cut to 6-12 inches mid-July for fall crop.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

55–64 days

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Not Ideal

5+ gallon pot

Height

4–6 ft

Zone Planting Guide

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Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 7–10 days

Optimal Temp 85°F

Seed Depth 0.75"

Watering

Weekly Water 1 "

Needs Moderate

Resilience

Heat: High Cold: Low Drought: High

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Moderate feeder

Recommended Recipes Worm castings topdress, Compost tea, Kelp foliar

Sources

university Clemson Extension university Clemson Cooperative Extension university Clemson HGIC university Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

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