Clemson Spineless Green Okra Heirloom Vegetable SeedsAbelmoschus esculentusListing is for 1 packet, scoop of seeds, minimum 40 seeds Clemson Spineless okra is an old heirloom variety that is popular because of its amazing texture and flavor. The okra pods from this variety grow to be around 6-9 inches long, and they have slightly pointed ends and ribbing. The plants themselves can reach a height of about 3 feet. For the best flavor and texture, it's recommended to harvest the pods when they're around 3 inches long. You can enjoy them in various ways, like frying them up or using them in soups and other cooked dishes. Okra should be planted in an area that gets full sun. Its a warm weather crop that produces even in extreme heat and humidity type climates. How To Grow From Seed Sun: 8 hours of full sun. Water: Let the soil dry out a little in-between watering Fertilizer: Okra benefits from regular fertilizer. Use an all purpose organic granular fertilizer like Espoma Garden Tone, so you can fertilize in small amounts, about 1/4 cup every 3 weeks. You can easily burn plants if fertilizing this often with a synthetic fertilizer, thus why I recommend organic. When To Sow Seeds: General guidelines recommend to start seeds indoors, 10-12 weeks before your last spring frost date and can continue until the start of summer. If you garden in a hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to plant for a fall crop. Sow 2-3 seeds, 1/4 inch deep, in solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom. Use heat mats and grow lights to to speed up germination and growth. Or a much easier method is to direct sow the seeds after all danger of frost has passed in your area. Germination: 4-10 days Days To Maturity: 80 days How & When To Harvest: Pods are best harvested between 5-7 inches long for best flavor and texture. Common Diseases: Fungal leaf diseases like downy mildew, black spot, and powdery mildew can sometimes be an issue especially in wet conditions. Proper plant spacing to improve air flow, not watering overhead, and pruning out excess foilage helps. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. Common Pests: The most common pest when growing okra is aphids. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids. For more severe infestations, spray with organic insecticidal soap or spinosad. Okra can also get whiteflies and mealybugs. Treat both pests with regular applications of spinosad. Also, use yellow sticky traps to capture adult white flies. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? No Additional Tips/Information: N/A
