Is Clemson Spineless Okra A Hybrid?

Clemson Spineless 80 Okra – Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, non-Hybrid Victory Seeds®

Is Clemson okra a spineless heirloom?

Abelmoschus esculentus. By far the most popular cultivated variety of okra, Clemson Spineless Okra Organic is an heirloom that won the AAS prize back in 1939.

Can you save seed from Clemson spineless okra?

If you are just growing one variety of okra and your near neighbors are not growing okra, then don’t worry. All the seed you save will grow true to type i.e. your Clemson Spineless okra seed will continue to grow Clemson Spineless okra.

What is Clemson spineless okra?

Clemson Spineless okra (Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Clemson Spineless’) is a cultivar that produces edible pods without the spines. You can plant Clemson Spineless okra seeds in much the same way as you would other okra cultivars. Clemson Spineless okra height is about 3 feet tall.

What is hybrid okra?

Growing 3-4 ft. tall, Okra-Dokra Hybrid Okra is smaller than many other okra varieties. Its attractive, vigorous plants produce high yields. A long-time favorite in Southern gardens, okra can also be grown in the North. Harvest pods when they are young, tender and about 3 in.

Is Clemson spineless okra an open-pollinated?

Clemson Spineless Okra is an open-pollinated okra variety that has been the standard for backyard gardeners and market farmers for many decades.

What is the best okra variety?

Here are thirteen top varieties with info on where to buy seeds, so you can get started on this year’s gardening.

1. Baby Bubba Hybrid. ‘Baby Bubba’ Hybrid seeds are available from Burpee in packages of 60.
2. Blondy.
3. Burgundy.
4. Cajun Delight.
5. Clemson Spineless.
6. Cow Horn.
7. Emerald.
8. Go Big.

Should I soak okra seeds before planting?

Prior to planting, soak the okra seeds in water for 12 to 18 hours to soften its hard seed coat. Soaking aids moisture absorption and germination. Plant okra in the spring or early summer once the threat of frost has passed. To prevent the seeds from rotting, the soil should have warmed to at least 65 degrees.

Can you plant seeds from fresh okra?

ANSWER: Yes, fresh okra seeds can be used to grow new okra plants. However, there is a little bit of preparation required to grow okra successfully. Place your okra seeds into the freezer and allow them to cool overnight. This will help to break the seed coat.

Do you need to dry okra seeds before planting?

For okra seed harvesting, the seed pods must dry on the vine and beginning to crack or split. At that point, you can remove the pods and split or twist them. The seeds will come out easily, so keep a bowl nearby. Since no fleshy vegetable matter clings to the seeds, you don’t need to wash them.

Is Clemson spineless okra a perennial?

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. Variety Information: Okra pods can grow up to 9″ long, but are best harvested at about 3″–4″ for culinary use, before they become tough.

How long does it take to grow Clemson spineless okra?

64 Days
Clemson Spineless Okra (64 Days)

How does Clemson spineless okra grow?

Harvest pods when 3 Inches Long. Pods get much bigger, but small pods are more tender. Plants just keep growing until cool weather in the fall, so they will get 6 feet or taller in areas with a long, warm growing season.

Is baby Bubba okra spineless?

And they stay tender and spineless much better compared to Emerald or Clemson varieties. They have been producing okra consistently for over 2 months now.

What is the difference between red and green okra?

In fact, there really isn’t much difference between red okra and green okra other than the color. And when red okra is cooked, alas, it loses its red hue and the pods turn green.

Is Jambalaya okra a hybrid?

Jambalaya Okra is a hybrid variety that is the most productive variety of okra that we’ve ever grown. If you want to be the first one on the block to have okra in the spring, this is the variety for you. Compact plants can start producing okra pods at 1-2′ tall and will continue producing as plants grow to 5-6′ tall.

Who developed Clemson spineless okra?

Clemson University
‘Clemson Spineless 80’ okra was bred by Clemson University in South Carolina and introduced in 1980. Each packet contains two grams, which is approximately 30 seeds.

What is Emerald okra?

The Emerald Okra is a beautifully bright early maturing okra variety! This okra is an old heirloom variety from the 1950’s that was first developed by the Campbell’s Soup Company. This variety produces straight okra that keeps its vibrant green color even after being cooked.

What is burgundy okra?

Red Burgundy Okra is an open-pollinated, heirloom variety that was an All-America Selections winner in 1988. Developed by Clemson University, this okra variety produces beautiful, deep red pods with green tips.

Is Clemson spineless okra dwarf?

Clemson Spineless is not a small or dwarf variety. The plants reach four feet tall and four feet wide. It takes 60 days to reach maturity.

What fertilizer is best for okra?

Before planting, use 2 to 3 pounds of fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 15-5-10 for each 100 square feet of garden area. Spread the fertilizer evenly over the area, and then mix it well into the top 3 to 4 inches of soil.