VEGETABLE OKRA CLEMSON SPINELESS

Description

VEGETABLE OKRA CLEMSON SPINELESS

VEGETABLE 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 

• 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.