When to plant okra in Burlington
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Burlington's last spring frost of May 3.
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 28 – Jul 19
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 17 – Sep 1
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Burlington's 160-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Burlington'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 3
OCT 9
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Burlington?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 28–Jul 19) in Burlington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Burlington?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 17–Sep 1) in Burlington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Burlington?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 16–May 7) in Burlington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Burlington?
Burlington has roughly 160 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 Burlington's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.