Clemson Spineless Okra (58 days)
2 gram heirloom okra seed package contains 30-36 seeds
Developed by Clemson University
Clemson Spineless 80 has longer pods, a more open form, and LESS prickly spines.
Produces earlier than many okra varieties and can have some real heavy yields.
Pods are tastiest around 3".
Pick your okra daily. Never let the pods grow out past 3" or they will become tough. Even worse the plant will quit producing more yummy okra! Then whatcha going to do when it is time for gumbo!
Cream-colored flowers are also edible and may be stuffed or used as a garnish.
For those of you in the South where I come from you will have no problem growing okra, but if like me you now find yourself in an area with cool summers like the Pacific Northwest growing okra can be a tricky business. Try starting it in a greenhouse and transplanting into the garden about May. At best you'll get a taste of okra for a few weeks on stunted 2' plants depending on your micro climate. To improve your okra plants you need to improve the heat units. To do that try planting next to heat sinks like houses, brick/rock walls or anything that will absorb and radiate heat. Good luck and send me your success stories!