okra 'Clemson Spineless'
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A nearly thorn-free annual which grows to around 1.5m in a summer. It has palmate green leaves and cream flowers with a dark red eye. These are produced in small clusters daily, which then develop into elongated green fruits, best harvested at 4-5cm long.
Scientific classification
- Species
- okra 'Clemson Spineless' (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless')
- Genus
- Abelmoschus
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of okra 'Clemson Spineless'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of okra 'Clemson Spineless'
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okra 'Clemson Spineless' care guide
- Regular deep watering, mulch ground to slow moisture loss rate
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular deep watering, mulch ground to slow moisture loss rate
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced vegetable fertilizer every month warm growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Keep harvesting young seed pods to prolong flowering. Wear gloves to protect against irritating hairs on stems
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil under glass
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
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