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Botanical Interests® Okra Clemson Spine 80 Organic - 5g (~60 seeds)
Originally developed at Clemson University and improved in 1980 for an earlier, more productive harvest. These heat-loving plants produce dark green, grooved, straight pods with a full-bodied flavor that okra lovers find utterly delectable. Related to hollyhocks, the plants' beautiful flowers make them a pretty addition to the flower garden and they attract pollinators.
Sowing Tips:
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: Recommended for short season areas: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F, ideally 80°–90°F. Use biodegradable pots to reduce root disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 10 –15 days
Seed Depth: 1/2"–1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Row Spacing: 4' apart
Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Variety Info:
Days to Maturity: 55 days
Family: Malvaceae
Native: Unknown; probably tropical Africa and Asia
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual. In frost-free areas, okra may be grown as a perennial.
Plant Dimensions: 4'–5' tall, 24" wide. Can grow taller in areas with long growing seasons.
"Okra pods can grow up to 9"" long
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