When to plant okra in Chandler
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Chandler's last spring frost of Feb 6.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 2 – Feb 23
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Apr 17 – May 8
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 6 – Jun 21
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Chandler's 303-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Chandler'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
FEB 6
DEC 6
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Chandler?
Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 17–May 8) in Chandler, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Chandler?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 6–Jun 21) in Chandler, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Chandler?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 2–Feb 23) in Chandler, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Chandler?
Chandler has roughly 303 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 Chandler's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.