When to plant okra in Laredo
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Laredo's last spring frost of Feb 2.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jan 28 – Feb 18
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Mar 17 – Apr 7
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 6 – May 21
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Laredo's 304-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Laredo'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 2
DEC 10
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Laredo?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 17–Apr 7) in Laredo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Laredo?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 6–May 21) in Laredo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Laredo?
Start seeds indoors around late January (Jan 28–Feb 18) in Laredo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Laredo?
Laredo has roughly 304 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 Laredo's frost dates.
Confidence 85/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.