OKRA-CLEMSON SPINELESS
OKRA-CLEMSON SPINELESS
A$3.50
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Abelmoschus esculentus
OKRA-CLEMSON SPINELESS is the most popular okra on the market. The vigorous, 1.2m high plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods without spines. For best flavor harvest the fruit when 6 -7.5cm long. The grooved, straight pods have a full-bodied flavor. Okra is a warm-weather crop, needing both the soil & the nights to be warm before beginning its vigorous growth. Plants begin bearing when about 30cm tall, & will continue until frost if kept picked. Cream colored flowers are also edible & may be stuffed or used as the garnish. Soak seed in warm water overnight to speed germination. Pick pods young, while still tender.
In warm areas, sow seed directly outdoors in full sun. In cool climates, start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep ripe pods picked to encourage production if you stop picking they will stop producing.
| Germination Time (Days) | 10 – 20 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 80 – 140 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 10 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 35 – 60 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 90 – 120 |
| pH | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender |
Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
90 - 120 cm (3 - 4 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer to early Autumn
Temperature Range
21 - 35 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow direct / raise seedlings
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
pH
6.0 - 6.8
Soil Temperature
21 - 30 °C (70 - 86 °F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in warm water for 12 - 24 hours before planting
Sowing Depth
1 - 2 cm (0.5 - 1 inch)
Plant Spacing
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches)
Row spacing
90 cm (36 inches)
Watering
Moderate
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
50 - 60 days
Good Companion Plants
Peppers, Basil, Eggplant, Melons
Bad Companion Plants
None specific
Pests
Aphids, Flea Beetles, Stink Bugs
Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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