When to plant okra in Minneapolis
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Minneapolis's last spring frost of Apr 21.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 4 – Apr 25
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 17 – Jul 8
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 6 – Aug 21
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Minneapolis's 180-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Minneapolis'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 21
OCT 13
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Minneapolis?
Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 17–Jul 8) in Minneapolis, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Minneapolis?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 6–Aug 21) in Minneapolis, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Minneapolis?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 4–Apr 25) in Minneapolis, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
How long is the growing season in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has roughly 180 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 Minneapolis's frost dates.
Confidence 87/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.