60 Seeds”CLEMSON SPINELESS” OKRA Non-GMO Heirloom (Abelmoschus Esculentus) AAS Winner HEIRLOOM. The most popular okra on the marketNon GMO – 100 % pure seedPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONOriginally developed at Clemson University and improved in 1980 for an earlier, more productive harvest. Also called CLEMSON SPINELESS 80 Okra.These heat-loving plants produce dark green, grooved, straight pods with a full-bodied flavor that okra lovers find utterly delectable.Clemson Spineless 80 Okra is the most popular okra found in home gardens and markets and an All American Selections winner for a reason!This high yielding plant produces dark green, grooved pods that stay spineless and non-woody.Clemson Spineless grows to 4′ tall and pods are most tender and flavorful when harvested at 3-4″.This okra is excellent for pickling or cutting up or using in some fresh gumbo or stews!FAST FACTSNAME: CLEMSON SPINELESS 80CATEGORIES: OkraFORM: SeedBOTANICAL NAME: Abelmoschus esculentusDAYS TO MATURITY (# DAYS): 60FRUIT COLOR: GreenBREED: Heirloom, Open-pollinatedSUN: FullPLANT HEIGHT: 4-5 feetSOW DEPTH: 1/2″SOW METHOD: Transplant, Direct SowROW SPACING: 24-36″ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9GERMINATION (# DAYS): 7 – 14ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS: All American Selection, Edible FlowerPLANT SPACING: 12-18″FRUIT LENGTH: 3-4 inchesHOW TO GROW OKRAHow to SowSow okra seeds in full sun and average, well-worked soil after danger of frost.Grow okra in a different place every year to avoid problems with pests and diseases.Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.Plant 3-4 seeds every 12 inches in rows 36 inches apart.Cover with 1 inch of fine soil.Seedlings should emerge in 14-21 days.Thin to strongest seedling per group when plants are 1-2 inches high. How to GrowKeep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding.Keep plants well watered during dry periods to promote rapid, uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1-1 ½ inches of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area. Harvest and Preserving TipsPick young okra pods that are 2-3 inches long and harvest them every other day to encourage continuous production. Cut the pods from the stem just above the cap.Store pods for several days in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.Okra pods are delicious steamed, in soups and fried.Okra may also be stored blanched and frozen. SEED STORINGStore your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.Companion Planting for Okra! We have many of these – check our other auctions!What to Plant near OkraAn annual vegetable that thrives in warm regions, okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a rapid grower. Extremely tall plants, okra can get up to 6 feet (2 m.) in height by the end of the summer. This makes it a useful companion in its own right to plants such as lettuce. The tall okra plants shield the tender greens from the hot sun. Plant lettuce between the okra plants of behind a row of emerging seedlings. Spring crops, like peas, make great companion plants for okra. These cooler-weather crops do well interplanted in the shade of okra. Plant a variety of spring crops in the same rows as your okra. The okra seedlings won’t crowd the spring plants until temps are higher. By then, you will have already harvested your spring crops (like snow peas), leaving the okra to take over space as it grows in earnest. Another spring crop, radishes marry perfectly with okra and, as an added bonus, peppers too. Plant both the okra and radish seeds together, 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm.) apart in a row. The radish seedlings loosen the soil as the roots grow, which allows the okra plants to grow deeper, stronger roots.Once the radishes are ready to harvest, thin the okra plants to a foot apart and then transplant pepper plants between the thinned okra. Why peppers? Peppers repel cabbage worms, which love to feed on young okra foliage. Finally, tomatoes, peppers, beans, and other vegetables are a great food source for stink bugs. Planting okra near these garden crops draws these pests away from your other crops. Not just veggie plants do well as companions for okra. Flowers, such as sunflowers, also make great companions. The brilliantly colored blooms attract natural pollinators, which in turn visit the okra flowers resulting in large, plump podsPlease print the planting instructions. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! 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In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!