When to plant okra in Denver
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Denver's last spring frost of May 4.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 23 – May 14
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 13 – Jul 4
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 2 – Aug 17
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Denver's 157-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Denver'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 4
OCT 10
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Denver?
Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 13–Jul 4) in Denver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Denver?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 2–Aug 17) in Denver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Denver?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 23–May 14) in Denver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Denver?
Denver has roughly 157 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 Denver's frost dates.
Confidence 85/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.