When to plant okra in Sapporo
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Sapporo's last spring frost of May 12.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 21 – May 12
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Aug 3 – Aug 24
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Sep 22 – Oct 7
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Sapporo's 166-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Sapporo'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 12
OCT 20
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Sapporo?
Direct-sow around early August (Aug 3–Aug 24) in Sapporo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 44%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Sapporo?
Expect to harvest from around late September (Sep 22–Oct 7) in Sapporo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 40%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Sapporo?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 21–May 12) in Sapporo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 43%.
How long is the growing season in Sapporo?
Sapporo has roughly 166 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 Sapporo's frost dates.
Confidence 45/100 · Curated · based on NASA POWER (modeled) 1991–2020 · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.