Okra 'Clemson Spineless'

Abelmoschus esculentus

How to grow Okra 'Clemson Spineless'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Okra grows well in porous well drained soil in summer season . It can tolerate 12C temperature of spring and autumn months but become dormant as temperature reaches chilling point.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Clemson Spineless is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Clemson Spineless needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Clemson Spineless from seed

Sow in spring and summer.

Soak seeds overnight to speed germination.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Clemson Spineless

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 15°C / 59°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Clemson Spineless is a tender plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Clemson Spineless about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Clemson Spineless

50-60 days to harvest

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Misspellings of Okra 'Clemson Spineless'

Clemsons Spineless

Other Names for Okra 'Clemson Spineless'

smooth green/ kinis