{"product_id":"okra-clemson-spineless-80-seeds","title":"Okra Clemson Spineless 80 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkra Clemson Spineless seeds grow the gold-standard okra for Southern gardens and kitchens. Clemson Spineless (\u003cem\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an award-winning heirloom producing straight, ridged, spineless dark-green pods on tall, sturdy plants. Heat-loving and heavy-yielding, these okra seeds keep pods coming all summer, making them a mainstay for gumbo, frying, and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for gardeners in hot-summer regions and cooks who love okra fried, stewed, roasted, or simmered into gumbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClemson 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I pick okra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery day or two. Pods grow fast and turn tough and fibrous if left longer than a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes soaking seeds help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Soaking okra seeds overnight softens the hard coat and speeds up germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall do the plants get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClemson Spineless can reach 4–6 feet, so give it space and full sun for the best yield.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"3.5G","offer_id":45319722238159,"sku":"ORIVOC_09_43","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10G","offer_id":45319722270927,"sku":"ORIVOC_09_44","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1SOZi7fPbw9bheetePP53IuqfgiGXj68p_s0.png?v=1782907823","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/okra-clemson-spineless-80-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}