Okra 'Clemson Spineless 80'

Abelmoschusesculentus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Corbin, Kentucky

Thomasville, North Carolina

York, South Carolina

Cedar Park, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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L
Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | March 2012 | neutral

L
Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2011 | positive

I had great success with my 8 foot Okra "tree" in the summer of 2010. I did not expect such vigorous growth. In fact the plant spacing...Read More

M
Cedar Park, TX | October 2010 | positive

Bought 6 seedlings from a local nursery, these guys are awesome and doing well in a raised bed. They are now about 5' tall. I harvest at ...Read More

K
Fort Worth, TX | November 2009 | positive

Plants finish 7-8' high, 3-4' diameter, with 3-4" diameter stems at base. Harvest is around 30 pods at 2.2 lbs per plant.

W
Thomasville, NC | July 2009 | positive

Very easy plant to directly sow. About every seed that went in came up. I am already getting pods within 40 days, and that is about 3 w...Read More

C
Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | March 2008 | positive

Clemson Spineless Okra 80 is earlier and more productive than the original 1939 All America Winner, Clemson Spineless. You don’t have t...Read More

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