How to Grow Spineless Okra
Spineless okra, also known as Clemson spineless okra, is a variety of the okra plant that produces pods without the sharp spines that can poke you during harvest. The pods of this variety can reach up to 9 inches in length and are a dark green color. Growing spineless okra involves the same steps as growing regular okra, although you harvest the pods when they are slightly longer than regular okra pods. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wait until 10 days after your last frost in the spring, when both the soil and the night temperatures will be warmer. Select a planting site that gets full sun, and remove the weeds from the site.
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Insert the spineless okra seeds into the soil at a depth of 1/2 inch. Place the seeds 1 inch apart. If you have more than one row, space the rows 3 feet apart. Water until the soil settles.
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Wait for the seeds to germinate and set two leaves. Keep the soil moist during this time by watering whenever the soil feels dry. When the plants have two leaves, pull up the weaker plants so there is only one plant every 12 to 18 inches.
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Apply an all-purpose fertilizer to the okra once the plant is 6 inches tall. Follow the package directions for application. The plant will begin producing okra when it is around 12 inches tall.
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Pick the okra when the pods are between 3 to 4 inches long. This will encourage the plant to produce more pods and also prevents you from harvesting pods that are tough or woody.
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