When to plant okra in Strasbourg
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Strasbourg's last spring frost of Apr 9.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 26 – Apr 16
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jul 7 – Jul 28
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 26 – Sep 10
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Strasbourg's 206-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Strasbourg'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 9
OCT 30
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Strasbourg?
Direct-sow around early July (Jul 7–Jul 28) in Strasbourg, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Strasbourg?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 26–Sep 10) in Strasbourg, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Strasbourg?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 26–Apr 16) in Strasbourg, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Strasbourg?
Strasbourg has roughly 206 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 Strasbourg's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.