OKRA-CLEMSON SPINELESS
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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.
SKU: OKCS
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| 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 | - |
| Plant Height | 90 - 120 cm (3 - 4 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer to early Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 21 - 35°C (70 - 95°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct / raise seedlings |
| 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 |
| 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 |
OKRA-CLEMSON SPINELESS
$3.50
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