FB-Clemson Spineless is a widely adapted, almost spineless okra with high plant vigour and an upright bearing habit that makes picking fast and comfortable. Pods are uniform, pentagonal and tapered with an attractive green colour, good flavour and good shelf life - qualities that suit both the fresh domestic trade and the export market. It carries excellent resistance to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | High vigour, medium-leafed, tall, half-spreading; 1.2-1.5 m (4-5 ft) tall |
| Leaf size | 18-20 cm |
| Bearing habit | Upright |
| Pod colour | Spineless, attractive green |
| Pod shape | Pentagonal, tapered |
| Pod size | 5-10 cm long, 1-2.5 cm diameter |
| Quality | Uniform size, good flavour, good shelf life |
| Disease tolerance | Excellent resistance to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) |
| Market | Suitable for fresh and export markets |
Agronomy
| First harvest | 60-65 days after sowing |
| Seed rate | 2.5-3 kg per acre |
| Yield | 8-12 MT per acre |
| Seed count | Approx. 12-15 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 60 x 90 cm |
| Ideal climate | 25-30 degrees C |
Yield and maturity figures depend on season, region and cultural practice. Seed rate and spacing follow Indian agricultural practice and Farmson R&D trial data.
