Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

heavy-yielding, these okra seeds keep pods coming all summer, making them a mainstay for gumbo, frying, and pickling. Who it's for Perfect for gardeners in hot-summer regions and cooks who love okra fried, stewed, roasted, or simmered into gumbo. How & when to plant Sow directly 2–3 weeks after your last frost, once soil is warm at 65–75°F, as okra loves heat. To speed germination, soak seeds overnight, then plant 1/2–1 inch deep, thinning to 12–18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart, in full sun. Germination takes 7–14 days. Grow as a warm-season annual in USDA zones 5–11. Harvest Pods are ready about 55–60 days from sowing. Cut pods when they are 2–4 inches long and still tender, ideally every 1–2 days, since pods turn woody quickly if left on the plant. Wear gloves, as some plants have prickly stems and leaves. Benefits & uses Clemson Spineless is classic in gumbo and stews, and it fries, roasts, grills, and pickles beautifully. Frequent harvesting keeps the tall plants flowering and setting new pods through the heat of summer. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Okra From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.