Clemson Spineless (Premier Seeds Brand | 20g | 100g)

Clemson Spineless The most popular okra on the market, our Clemson Spineless okra seeds produce vigorous 4? plants that yield an abounding harvest of spineless dark-green, grooved pods. Okra adds body and flavour to soups, stews, and relishes, and can be grilled, braised, steamed, and saut?ed. The vigorous 5-foot plants produce uniform, straight pods that are spineless, making harvest easier! It can be served fried, cooked, or pickled. This variety is very prolific and high yielding, maturing in about 55 days. ? Hint! Soak seed in warm water overnight to speed germination. Pick pods when young at 2??3? long. ? Clemson Spineless: Features Days to maturity: 56 days Fruit size: 2-3 inches Sun: Full sun Spread: 36-48 inches Height: 36-48 inches Sow method: Direct sow/indoor sow Life cycle: Annual ? How to sow Clemson Spineless Sow okra seeds in full sun and average, well-worked soil after danger of frost. Grow okra in a different place every year to avoid problems with pests and diseases. Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones. Plant 3-4 seeds every 12 inches in rows 36 inches apart. Cover with 1 inch of fine soil. Seedlings should emerge in 14-21 days. Thin to strongest seedling per group when plants are 1-2 inches high. ? Harvest and preserving tips Pick young okra pods that are 2-3 inches long and harvest them every other day to encourage continuous production. Cut the pods from the stem just above the cap. Store pods for several days in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Okra pods are delicious steamed, in soups and fried. Okra may also be stored blanched and frozen.