Okra Seeds - Clemson Spineless 80
Best choice for home gardeners seeking a high-yield, easy-to-harvest okra crop.
Experience the popular Clemson Spineless 80 Okra, a reliable producer of straight, green, spineless pods. This annual, open-pollinated variety grows plants reaching four to five feet tall, with pods best harvested at four inches or less. Its open habit simplifies harvesting. Sow these seeds directly after the last frost in a location with full sun for optimal growth. Expect your first delicious harvest in approximately 55 days. Consistent picking encourages greater yield from this productive crop, making it a garden favorite.
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Botanical Name
Abelmoschus esculentus
/ Abelmoschus esculentus
Who it's for
- Gardeners sensitive to skin irritation from prickly plants
- Homesteaders seeking a reliable and heavy-producing crop
- Home cooks wanting versatile pods for frying and pickling
Who should skip it
- Beginners looking for low-maintenance, pest-resistant crops
- Busy growers unable to check their garden daily
- Urban gardeners with limited vertical space
Performance breakdown
Harvest Efficiency
Spineless pods and open growth habit make daily picking remarkably effortless.
Yield Consistency
Frequent harvesting triggers a steady, reliable supply throughout the growing season.
Germination Reliability
Expect consistent sprouting within two weeks under standard spring soil conditions.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant blooms act as a magnet for essential garden beneficial insects.
Growth Predictability
Standardized open-pollinated genetics ensure uniform plant height and pod development.
Space Requirements
Five-foot stature demands dedicated garden beds rather than compact container setups.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Abelmoschus esculentus
Minimum Seeds per Packet
80
Packet Weight
6g
Days to Harvest
55
Seed Depth
1/2"
Days to Sprout
7-15
Life Cycle
Annual
Isolation Distance for Purity
¼ - ½ mile
Features
- Strong and steady okra producer
- Yields straight, green, spineless pods
- Open plant habit for easier harvesting
- Open Pollinated variety
- Requires full sun exposure
- Productive when harvested frequently
- Attracts pollinators
What customers say
This okra variety earns overwhelmingly positive feedback, primarily for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Gardeners consistently report high germination rates, leading to vigorous, productive plants. The resulting spineless pods are highly praised for their classic tender texture and excellent flavor, making them ideal for traditional Southern cooking. Customers appreciate the extended harvest window, noting continuous abundant yields throughout the warm season. While the mature plants can grow quite tall, the consensus confirms these seeds deliver dependable, high quality results and superior yields, solidifying this okra as a top choice for dependable harvests.
Know before you buy
Unlike many traditional okra varieties that have prickly hairs on the pods and stems, the Clemson Spineless 80 is bred to be smooth. This makes harvesting much more comfortable and prevents skin irritation while you work in the garden.
You can expect these plants to reach a height of approximately four to five feet. Because they grow quite tall, ensure you have enough vertical space in your garden beds to accommodate their mature size.
For the best flavor and texture, harvest the pods when they are four inches long or smaller. Picking them frequently at this size also encourages the plant to continue producing more pods throughout the season.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. Due to the plant's height and root structure, it performs best when planted directly into the ground in a location that receives full sun.
Once planted at a depth of 1/2 inch, you can expect the seeds to sprout in 7 to 15 days. Ensure the soil has warmed up after the last frost before sowing for the best results.
No, these specific Clemson Spineless 80 seeds are not certified organic. They are, however, an open-pollinated variety, which means you can save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons.
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