When to plant okra in Orlando
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Orlando's last spring frost of Jan 19.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jan 23 – Feb 13
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Mar 29 – Apr 19
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 18 – Jun 2
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Orlando's 336-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Orlando'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
JAN 19
DEC 21
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Orlando?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 29–Apr 19) in Orlando, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Orlando?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 18–Jun 2) in Orlando, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Orlando?
Start seeds indoors around late January (Jan 23–Feb 13) in Orlando, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in Orlando?
Orlando has roughly 336 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 Orlando's frost dates.
Confidence 80/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.