When to Plant Okra in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5, start seeds indoors around April 7, transplant or plant outdoors May 19 to July 18, and expect your first harvest around July 18.
Okra planting calendar for USDA Zone 5
Start seeds indoors
Apr 7
Transplant outdoors
May 19
Projected first harvest
Jul 18
Most okra mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 5a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 5 means for okra
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 5 gives you roughly 149 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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