When to plant okra in Ottawa
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Ottawa's last spring frost of Apr 29.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 13 – May 4
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 28 – Jul 19
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 17 – Sep 1
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Ottawa's 161-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Ottawa'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
FROST
APR 29
OCT 8
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Ottawa?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 28–Jul 19) in Ottawa, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Ottawa?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 17–Sep 1) in Ottawa, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Ottawa?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 13–May 4) in Ottawa, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Ottawa?
Ottawa has roughly 161 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 Ottawa's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.