When to plant okra in Fukuoka
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Fukuoka's last spring frost of Apr 4.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 14 – Apr 4
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 12 – Jul 3
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 1 – Aug 16
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Fukuoka's 239-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Fukuoka'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 4
NOV 30
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Fukuoka?
Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 12–Jul 3) in Fukuoka, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 44%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Fukuoka?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 1–Aug 16) in Fukuoka, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 40%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Fukuoka?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 14–Apr 4) in Fukuoka, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 43%.
How long is the growing season in Fukuoka?
Fukuoka has roughly 239 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 Fukuoka's frost dates.
Confidence 45/100 · Curated · based on NASA POWER (modeled) 1991–2020 · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.