Type
spineless classic
Okra variety
Clemson Spineless Okra
The standard home-garden okra, known for productive plants and smooth ridged pods. It is widely adapted and easy to find.
Days to maturity
55 to 60
Best for
all-purpose harvests, southern gardens
About Clemson Spineless
Clemson Spineless is the classic open-pollinated heirloom that most American gardeners think of as standard okra, and it earned an All-America Selections award back in the late 1930s. Its plants grow to roughly 4 to 5 feet tall and bear dark green, slightly ridged pods that are largely free of the irritating spines found on older strains. The flavor is mild and grassy, and the variety is prized for dependable, heavy yields across a wide range of Southern conditions.
Growing Clemson Spineless Okra
Sow seed directly after the soil warms to at least 65 to 70 degrees, spacing plants about 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart, and consider soaking or nicking the hard seed coat to speed germination. It matures in roughly 55 to 60 days and thrives in full sun and heat. Pick pods young at about 3 inches, every day or two, because they turn fibrous and woody quickly if left on the plant.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all okra, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.