When to plant okra in Sydney
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Sydney's last spring frost of Jul 25.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jun 27 – Jul 18
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Aug 8 – Aug 29
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Sep 27 – Oct 12
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Sydney's 345-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Sydney'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
JUL 25
JUL 5
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Sydney?
Direct-sow around early August (Aug 8–Aug 29) in Sydney, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Sydney?
Expect to harvest from around late September (Sep 27–Oct 12) in Sydney, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Sydney?
Start seeds indoors around late June (Jun 27–Jul 18) in Sydney, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Sydney?
Sydney has roughly 345 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 Sydney's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.