Hello Gardeners, I’m Amanda McNulty with Clemson Extension and Making It Grow . Okra is one plant that likes hot weather and usually snubs its nose at the heat, not surprising for a plant which originated in Ethiopia. Clemson Spineless is a Southern favorites but you might want to experiment with some different varieties. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange has one named Gold Coast that I want to try. This variety takes longer to mature but it has a deeper root system that some other types – a plus