When to plant okra in Canberra
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Canberra's last spring frost of Oct 10.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Oct 13 – Nov 3
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Dec 27 – Jan 17
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Feb 15 – Mar 2
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Canberra's 204-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Canberra'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
OCT 10
APR 28
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Canberra?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 27–Jan 17) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Canberra?
Expect to harvest from around mid February (Feb 15–Mar 2) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Canberra?
Start seeds indoors around mid October (Oct 13–Nov 3) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in Canberra?
Canberra has roughly 204 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 Canberra's frost dates.
Confidence 83/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.