Clemson Spineless 80 Okra Seeds (Organic)

Clemson Spineless 80 Okra is a top choice for gardeners who love tender, flavorful okra without the hassle of spines. This improved variety is highly productive, producing smooth, green pods that are 3-4 inches long and perfect for frying, pickling, or adding to soups and stews. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Clemson Spineless 80 grows quickly, maturing in just 50-60 days. The upright plants reach about 4 feet tall and continue to produce pods throughout the growing season with regular harvesting. This variety is heat-tolerant and thrives in warm climates, making it a staple of Southern gardens, but it also performs well in other regions with a long growing season. Its resistance to common pests and diseases ensures reliable harvests. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Southern cooking or simply enjoy adding fresh okra to your meals, Clemson Spineless 80 is a versatile, low-maintenance option that delivers outstanding flavor and quality. This easy-to-grow crop is perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, offering bountiful harvests and exceptional culinary potential.

Okra - Clemson Spineless 80 - Abelmoschus esculentus

Tender Annual This spineless variety of okra is the most popular. The 4'-5' tall plants produce medium-green pods measuring 3"-9" long. Clemson 80 is earlier and higher yielding than Clemson Spineless. Okra is used as the thickening agent in Cajun gumbo, but it also can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted, steamed, canned, or pickled. Use dried pods in flower arrangements! The plant has attractive, edible flowers.

Did You Know? Roasted, ground okra seeds were used as a coffee substitute during the Civil War.

Soil Temperature: 75-95°F
Planting Depth: 3/4"-1"
Germination: 5-15 Days
Height At Maturity: 4'-5'
Days To Maturity: 50-64 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds