VEGETABLE OKRA CLEMSON SPINELESS

Description

OKRA – CLEMSON SPINELESS
OKRA – CLEMSON SPINELESS. This variety is one of the most popular, prolific and reliable strains available. Straight, 6-7 inch, green pods are slightly ridged and definitely spineless. Plants 3 ft. high, produce an abundance of dark green, 6-inch slightly tapered and ribbed, straight, pointed pods without spines. Best when 2 1/2-3 in. long. Fine quality and prolific. First harvest around 60 days after seed is sown.

Cultivation Advice OKRA – CLEMSON SPINELESS

Days to Germination: 10-14

Days To Harvest: 55-65

Planting Depth: 1/2 – 3/4 in.

Spacing, Row: 3 foot

Plant Height: 3 ft.

Light: Full Sun

Sow under cover 4-6 weeks before last frost or directly outside in warmer areas from late spring.
Sow 1/2-3/4 inch deep, 2 to a pot and thin to strongest seedling, or thinly in rows, thinning to 18-24 inches between plants.
Plant out after last frost.
Sunny location required in order to maximise harvest.
Harvest pods when they are young and tender, 2 1/2 – 3 inches long.

Keep ripe pods picked to encourage production.

Harvest the beans when the pods are well fat and the seed still soft.