When to plant okra in Osaka
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Osaka's last spring frost of Apr 10.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 25 – Apr 15
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 19 – Jul 10
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 8 – Aug 23
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Osaka's 228-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Osaka'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 10
NOV 22
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Osaka?
Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 19–Jul 10) in Osaka, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 44%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Osaka?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 8–Aug 23) in Osaka, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 40%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Osaka?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Osaka, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 43%.
How long is the growing season in Osaka?
Osaka has roughly 228 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 Osaka's frost dates.
Confidence 45/100 · Curated · based on NASA POWER (modeled) 1991–2020 · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.