When to plant okra in Glasgow
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Glasgow's last spring frost of May 5.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 7 – Apr 28
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
May 19 – Jun 9
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 8 – Jul 23
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Glasgow's 163-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Glasgow'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
MAY 5
OCT 15
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Glasgow?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 19–Jun 9) in Glasgow, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 70%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Glasgow?
Expect to harvest from around early July (Jul 8–Jul 23) in Glasgow, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 63%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Glasgow?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 7–Apr 28) in Glasgow, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 67%.
How long is the growing season in Glasgow?
Glasgow has roughly 163 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 Glasgow's frost dates.
Confidence 70/100 · NASA POWER (modeled) · 1991–2020 · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.