Quick Facts
🌡️ Season
Warm-Season
☀️ Sun Needs
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
💧 Water
Low
📐 Spacing
18 inches apart
🕳️ Planting Depth
1 inch deep
📅 Days to Harvest
50–65 days
🧪 Soil pH
6–6.8
🌡️ Min Soil Temp
65°F
🏠 Start Indoors
4 weeks before last frost
🌱 Direct Sow
Yes
🔥 Heat Tolerance
High
❄️ Cold Tolerance
None
When to Plant Okra by Zone
Planting dates vary by USDA hardiness zone. Find your zone at the Smart Planner.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zones 3–4 (Cold) | — | — | — | — |
| Zones 5–6 (Cool) | Apr | May, Jun | May, Jun | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Zones 7–8 (Moderate) | Mar | Apr, May | Apr, May | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Zones 9–10 (Warm) | Feb | Mar, Apr | Mar, Apr | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Zones 11–13 (Tropical) | Jan, Feb | Feb, Mar | Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
Recommended Varieties
Clemson Spineless
Classic variety, high yielding🔥 Heat Tolerant
Burgundy
Ornamental red pods, good flavor🔥 Heat Tolerant
🌿 Companion Planting
Plant With
🌱 pepper🍆 eggplant🌿 basil
🗺️ Growing Zones
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Highlighted zones are suitable for growing okra.
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