When to plant okra in Lexington
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Lexington's last spring frost of Apr 11.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 2 – Apr 23
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 4 – Jun 25
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 24 – Aug 8
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Lexington's 196-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Lexington'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
APR 11
OCT 27
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Lexington?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Lexington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Lexington?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 24–Aug 8) in Lexington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Lexington?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 2–Apr 23) in Lexington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Lexington?
Lexington has roughly 196 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 Lexington's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.