Okra - Clemson Spineless 80

These heat-loving plants produce dark green, grooved, straight pods with a full-bodied flavor that okra lovers find utterly delectable. Related to hollyhocks, the beautiful flowers make them a pretty addition to the flower garden and are a magnet for pollinators.

25 organic seeds

KEY GROWING INFORMATION

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Abelmoschus esculentus

CULTURE:

Sow in 2" pots or plug trays, 3 seeds per pot/cell, 1/4" deep. Start 4-5 weeks ahead of transplanting out after frost danger when soil is warm. Keep soil mix temp. 80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. Thin to one plant per pot/cell. Transplant 12-18" apart in rows 3' apart. Do not disturb roots. Use row cover for added warmth to plants and soil.

DIRECT SEEDING:

After frost danger, sow 2" apart, 1/2" deep when soil is warm - at least 70°F (21°C). Thin to 12-18" apart.

HARVEST:

Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to keep plants productive. Oversized pods become tough.