When to plant okra in New Haven
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off New Haven's last spring frost of Apr 19.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 13 – May 4
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 21 – Jul 12
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 10 – Aug 25
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
New Haven's 184-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on New Haven'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 19
OCT 19
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in New Haven?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 21–Jul 12) in New Haven, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in New Haven?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 10–Aug 25) in New Haven, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in New Haven?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 13–May 4) in New Haven, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in New Haven?
New Haven has roughly 184 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 New Haven's frost dates.
Confidence 83/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.