When to plant okra in Duluth
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Duluth's last spring frost of May 10.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 24 – May 15
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jul 25 – Aug 15
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Sep 13 – Sep 28
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Duluth's 150-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Duluth'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 10
OCT 7
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Duluth?
Direct-sow around late July (Jul 25–Aug 15) in Duluth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Duluth?
Expect to harvest from around mid September (Sep 13–Sep 28) in Duluth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Duluth?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 24–May 15) in Duluth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
How long is the growing season in Duluth?
Duluth has roughly 150 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 Duluth's frost dates.
Confidence 87/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.