When to plant okra in Akron
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Akron's last spring frost of Apr 30.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 16 – May 7
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 7 – Jun 28
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 27 – Aug 11
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Akron's 171-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Akron'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 30
OCT 19
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Akron?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 7–Jun 28) in Akron, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Akron?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 27–Aug 11) in Akron, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Akron?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 16–May 7) in Akron, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in Akron?
Akron has roughly 171 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 Akron's frost dates.
Confidence 83/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.