Clemson Spineless #80
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
★ 3.01 review · 1 source
Malvaceae (Mallow family) · Genus: Abelmoschus
About
The fleshy, ribbed pods of Okra Clemson Spineless #80 are very tender when picked at 3 inches in length. Great in Cajun dishes or when fried or boiled by itself, it is a great addition to the dish. Pick regularly.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Drought-Tolerant / Low Water
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Germination
12–14 days
at 60–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
56–64 days
Fruit Size
3 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0.75 in
Seed Spacing
18 in
Row Spacing
36 in
Thin To
18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–105 °F
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Air Temp
32 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow 2 seeds every 18 inches directly in the garden in full sun after all danger of frost and the ground is warm. Thin to one plant every 18 inches when the seedlings are 2 inches tall. Meets cotton pest quarantine.
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Marcus SchulzZone 6a
★★★☆☆August 26, 2026