250 Seeds Spineless Okra Abelmoschus esculentus Heirloom Warm Season Vegetable Garden

Spineless okra is an heirloom variety of Abelmoschus esculentus prized for its smooth, pod-like fruits that lack the irritating spines found on many common okra types, making harvest and handling more comfortable. The plants grow vigorously in warm weather, reaching heights of four to six feet, and produce continuous yields of tender green pods throughout the season.

The pods are typically harvested young, at around three to four inches, when they are most tender, and are a classic ingredient in soups, stews, gumbos, and fried dishes, where their natural thickening quality is valued. This okra also performs well as a tall, ornamental addition to the vegetable garden, with pale yellow hibiscus-like flowers appearing before each pod. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is well suited to containers, raised beds, and direct sowing in warm ground.
Species: Abelmoschus esculentus
Variety: Spineless
Type: Heirloom annual vegetable
Plant_Habit: Tall upright, 4 to 6 feet
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 55 to 65
Zones: 3 to 11
Germination: 7 to 14 days at 70 to 85 F
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, 1/2 inch deep
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
Notes: Harvest pods young for best tenderness