When to plant okra in Anaheim

Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Anaheim's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
May 14 – Jun 4
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 3 – Jul 18
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
From sowing to first pick.

Common questions

When can I sow okra outdoors in Anaheim?

Direct-sow around mid May (May 14–Jun 4) in Anaheim, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When will okra be ready to harvest in Anaheim?

Expect to harvest from around early July (Jul 3–Jul 18) in Anaheim, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.

How long is the growing season in Anaheim?

Anaheim has roughly 365 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 Anaheim's frost dates.

Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.