When to plant okra in Adelaide
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Adelaide's last spring frost of Aug 15.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jul 18 – Aug 8
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Aug 29 – Sep 19
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Oct 18 – Nov 2
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Adelaide's 304-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Adelaide's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FROST
AUG 15
JUN 15
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Adelaide?
Direct-sow around late August (Aug 29–Sep 19) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Adelaide?
Expect to harvest from around mid October (Oct 18–Nov 2) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Adelaide?
Start seeds indoors around mid July (Jul 18–Aug 8) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in Adelaide?
Adelaide has roughly 304 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow okra to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow okra 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Adelaide's frost dates.
Confidence 80/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.