Perth, Western Australia

When to plant okra in Perth

Station data · 80% confidence warm seasontender to frost

  • Direct sow
    mid August
    Aug 15 – Sep 5 · 80% conf.
  • Harvest
    early October
    Oct 4 – Oct 19 · 72% conf.
  • Start seeds indoors
    early July
    Jul 4 – Jul 25 · 76% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 343 daysFrost risk (before Aug 1 / after Jul 10)

Okra at a glance in Perth

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  • Needs soil above 20°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 50–65 days.
  • Climate zone: Mediterranean, hot summer (Csa).

Frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees. Your garden's microclimate — slopes, walls, urban heat, cold pockets — can shift these dates by a week or more. Use them as a confident starting point, then watch your local forecast.

Frequently asked

When can I sow okra outdoors in Perth?

Direct-sow around mid August (Aug 15–Sep 5) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When will okra be ready to harvest in Perth?

Expect to harvest from around early October (Oct 4–Oct 19) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.

When should I start okra seeds indoors in Perth?

Start seeds indoors around early July (Jul 4–Jul 25) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.

How long is the growing season in Perth?

Perth has roughly 343 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow okra to maturity outdoors.