Hibiscus esculentus

Okra

Gombo

Quiabo

Maturity is measured in days from emergence.

Variety

Maturity

Remarks

Clemson Spineless

55-60
Moderate foliage, very prolific, 100-120 cm Straight, tapered ridged, spineless and very uniform, medium green 14-16 cm Popular mid season variety for processing, fresh market and home garden use. For optimum flavor, harvest early.
Clemson Spineless 80

50-55
Erect, branching, 120-125 cm Tender, ridged, spineless pods, dark green, 12-18 cm Plants of more open leaf habit than Clemson Spineless. A popular variety for general use.
Emerald

55-60
Vigorous plants of 120-150 cm Pods are round, slender, thick-walled, spineless, dark green, 15-20 cm A round podded variety, popular for processing. Pods remain tender even in larger sizes.
Perkins Dwarf Spineless

50
Moderate growth, 80-90 cm Tapered, slightly ridged, spineless, bright green, 15-20 cm A popular spineless variety for general use. Dwarf plants, early and prolific. Pick fruits when less than 10 cm long.