55 days. This AAS winner is a highly popular variety of okra for its fantastic texture and flavor. Pods grow 6-9 inches long with slightly tapered ends and ribbing. Plants are 3 feet tall. Pods are most tender when they are harvested at 3 inches long. Delicious fried, and used in soups and cooked dishes. Fine quality and prolific.
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Latin Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
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Days to Maturity: 60-70
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Days to Germination: 4-14
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Seeding Depth: 1/2"
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Plant Spacing: 18-24"
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Row Spacing: 36"
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Plant Height: 36-60"
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Growth Habit: Bushy upright
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Soil Preference: Rich, loamy, composted, well-drained
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Temperature Preference: 75-90 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Clemson Spineless Color: Dark to light green pods
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Clemson Spineless Flavor: Sweet, herbal, grassy notes
