When to Plant Okra in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8, start seeds indoors around March 4, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to June 14, and expect your first harvest around June 14.
Okra planting calendar for USDA Zone 8
Start seeds indoors
Mar 4
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 14
Most okra mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 8a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 8 means for okra
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 8 gives you roughly 223 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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