When to plant okra in Wellington
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Wellington's last spring frost of Sep 1.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Aug 4 – Aug 25
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Sep 15 – Oct 6
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Nov 4 – Nov 19
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Wellington's 273-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Wellington'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
SEP 1
JUN 1
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Wellington?
Direct-sow around mid September (Sep 15–Oct 6) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Wellington?
Expect to harvest from around early November (Nov 4–Nov 19) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Wellington?
Start seeds indoors around early August (Aug 4–Aug 25) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in Wellington?
Wellington has roughly 273 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 Wellington's frost dates.
Confidence 80/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.