Clemson Spineless 80 is the undisputed king of home-garden okra and has been since Clemson University released it in 1939. It’s the variety that made “spineless” the industry standard and earned an All-America Selections award in 1940. 
 
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Pods: Deep green, straight to slightly curved, 6–9 inches long at peak harvest, completely spineless (no itchy fuzz), tender and non-woody when picked young.
Flavor & texture: Classic rich, slightly grassy okra flavor; stays tender and slime-free in the pan if harvested on time.
Days to harvest: 55–65 days from transplant, 60–70 from direct seed — one of the fastest modern spineless varieties.
Plant habit: Tall and sturdy, 3½–5 feet, upright with strong stems that rarely lodge.
Yield: Insane — 20–40+ pods per plant over a long season; keeps blooming and fruiting until frost.
Heat & drought tolerance: Built for it. Thrives when the sun is brutal and the soil is dry.
Best uses: Gumbo, stew, frying, pickling whole, roasting — the classic all-purpose okra.
 
GROWING TIPS
Space 12–18 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart; closer spacing = shorter plants, wider = taller giants.
Full sun, well-drained soil; okra laughs at poor fertility, but a little compost makes pods even more tender.
Pick daily once it starts — pods go from perfect to woody in 24–48 hours in hot weather. Harvest at 3–5 inches for tenderness, up to 7–8 inches for gumbo.
Wear long sleeves if you’re sensitive; even “spineless” can have a few tiny prickles in some conditions.

Sold in 2.5" pot.