DibbleWhen to plant Okra
Okra loves heat, sow 2 weeks after last frost in warm soil. Pick the pods young, every day or two, to keep them tender.
When to plant Okra by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 29 | July 28 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | May 24 | July 23 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | May 14 | July 13 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | May 5 | July 4 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | April 24 | June 23 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | April 11 | June 10 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | March 15 | May 14 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | February 14 | April 15 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | January 15 | March 16 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Okra:
Family and rotation
Okra is in the mallows family. Okra is a warm-season relative of hibiscus. Rotate with other heavy feeders. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant okra?
It depends on your zone. Okra is a tender crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does okra take to grow?
About 60 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 60 days after that.
What grows well with okra?
Good companions include Pepper, Bean (bush).
Plant at the right time this season
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