When to Plant Okra in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4, start seeds indoors around April 17, transplant or plant outdoors May 29 to July 28, and expect your first harvest around July 28.
Okra planting calendar for USDA Zone 4
Start seeds indoors
Apr 17
Transplant outdoors
May 29
Projected first harvest
Jul 28
Most okra mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 4a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 4 means for okra
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 4 gives you roughly 128 frost-free days, and okra need about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety to mature.
Varieties to grow
2 varieties of okra in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with okra
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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