When to plant okra in Long Beach
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Long Beach's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 19 – Jul 10
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 8 – Aug 23
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
From sowing to first pick.
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Long Beach?
Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 19–Jul 10) in Long Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Long Beach?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 8–Aug 23) in Long Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in Long Beach?
Long Beach has roughly 365 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 Long Beach's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.