When to plant okra in Newport News
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Newport News's last spring frost of Mar 13.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 28 – Mar 21
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
May 22 – Jun 12
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 11 – Jul 26
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Newport News's 262-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Newport News'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
MAR 13
NOV 24
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Newport News?
Direct-sow around late May (May 22–Jun 12) in Newport News, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Newport News?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 11–Jul 26) in Newport News, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Newport News?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 28–Mar 21) in Newport News, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Newport News?
Newport News has roughly 262 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 Newport News's frost dates.
Confidence 86/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.