A versatile, beautiful crop. The fruit, leaves and seeds of okra 'Clemson Spineless' (Abelmoschus) are edible. Even its buds are edible and can be used in wok stir-fries. Okra blooms beautifully. It is used a lot in sauces, soups and casseroles. Plant the vegetable seeds indoors from mid-March at a temperature of 21–23ºC. Move them out to a greenhouse or conservatory from late May. You can harvest them in July and August. The plant grows to around 2 metres high. That is why the plant is best tied up or supported.
Space the okra seeds 40 cm apart. Space the rows at a distance of 50 cm. Plant at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm. Give the vegetable seeds a spot in full sun. After sowing, water the seeds adequately. The vegetable seeds come in a bag containing approximately 8 grams. This is enough to sow 15 square metres.