Okra 'Clemson's Spineless (Lady's Fingers)' (Abelmoschus esculentus)

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?NMRFB 27 June 2008 Okra, Clemson Spineless

Two plants started indoors in March 2008, and placed in the garden on 3 June in full sun and with black cloth to increase the sun heat. Both plants have started to grow by producing new leaves. This cultivar must have warmth (75F and above) to grow. Six were planted in 2007 and were a failure, so I decided to try again this year. I like to eat the fruit raw. The flower lasts one day, then produces fruit in about four days, which is about three to four inches long. The flower is quite pretty. Apparently the plant can get quite large, so I have great expectations.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?AXUDT 4 August 2008 Okra, Clemson Spineless
Producing a few pods.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?SZJYF 8 August 2008 Okra, Clemson Spineless
I am not about to go into market gardening, but am getting a few pods, and the plants are growing well, and are very healthy.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?DVGNI 23 August 2008 Pretty Okra Flower
This exquisite flower lasts for one day, falls off and the okra fruit forms.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?ISNGZ 2 September 2008 Okra, Clemson Spineless
Production is increasing. The two plants are still very healthy. The month of August was cool so growth was probably slowed considerably.


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