When to plant okra in Nagoya
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Nagoya's last spring frost of Mar 28.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 28 – Mar 21
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Apr 11 – May 2
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 31 – Jun 15
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Nagoya's 247-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Nagoya'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
MAR 28
NOV 30
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Nagoya?
Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 11–May 2) in Nagoya, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Nagoya?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 31–Jun 15) in Nagoya, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Nagoya?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 28–Mar 21) in Nagoya, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Nagoya?
Nagoya has roughly 247 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 Nagoya's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.