When to plant okra in Los Angeles
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Los Angeles's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
May 30 – Jun 20
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 19 – Aug 3
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 Los Angeles?
Direct-sow around late May (May 30–Jun 20) in Los Angeles, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Los Angeles?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 19–Aug 3) in Los Angeles, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.
How long is the growing season in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles's frost dates.
Confidence 80/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.