When to plant okra in Aurora
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Aurora's last spring frost of Apr 21.
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
Jun 17 – Jul 8
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 6 – Aug 21
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Aurora's 175-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Aurora'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 21
OCT 17
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Aurora?
Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 17–Jul 8) in Aurora, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Aurora?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 6–Aug 21) in Aurora, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Aurora?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 21–May 12) in Aurora, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Aurora?
Aurora has roughly 175 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 Aurora's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.