Okra

Clemson Spineless Okra: Yield, Maturity and Characteristics

Clemson Spineless is a registered okra variety. The Philippine Seed Board approved it in 1970. B.M. Domingo bred it. It takes 50 to 70 days from sowing to the first harvest.

3 min read Updated October 23, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
A farmer watering vegetable beds in Pulilan, Bulacan, the kind of farm where Clemson Spineless okra is grown
Photo: JFVelasquez Floro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Its seller and farm sources add notes, listed at the end. Compare it with the others in our okra variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Pagtatanim ng gulay.

  • Days to harvest: 50 to 70 days from sowing to the first harvest.

Key facts about Clemson Spineless okra

Key facts of Clemson Spineless
TraitWhat the record shows
RegistrationPhilippine Seed Board
Year approved1970
Breeder or ownerB.M. Domingo
Days to harvest50 to 70 days

How long does it take, and how much does it yield?

Clemson Spineless okra takes 50 to 70 days from sowing to the first harvest. A shorter crop frees the field sooner and dodges more of the weather, while a longer one often fills more. Its seller gives 50 to 70 days in the 1970 Seed Board row.

Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.

Is it resistant to pests and diseases?

No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.

The pests and diseases that hit okra fields most often: Cercospora leaf spot, Corn earworm, eggplant leafhopper, powdery mildew, root knot nematode. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.

What its seller and farm sources say

  • Fruit: Spineless pods, as the name says.

Why farmers know it: on the Philippine Seed Board list since 1970, no current Philippine seller page was found in this check. Check these against what farmers near you have seen, because the same variety can do differently from one town to the next.

Where and when to plant Clemson Spineless okra

Buyers want smooth, dark green pods picked young. Pick a variety that stays tender a day longer on the plant, because okra turns woody fast in the heat. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Land preparation for vegetables.

Before you buy seed

  • Buy sealed packs or tagged sacks from an accredited dealer, and check the packing date and germination rate.
  • Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
  • Try it on a small area first, beside the variety you usually plant, before you switch the whole farm.
  • Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Plan your next okra season

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These are the closest matches among the okra varieties we list. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.

How long does it take to harvest?
It takes 50 to 70 days from sowing to the first harvest. Then the weather and your care decide the exact day.
Where can I buy seed of Clemson Spineless?
Ask an accredited seed dealer in your province, the seller named on this page or your municipal agriculturist. Look for the certified seed tag or a sealed pack before you pay.

See how Clemson Spineless will do on your farm

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