When to plant okra in Overland Park
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Overland Park's last spring frost of Apr 8.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 21 – Apr 11
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 4 – Jun 25
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 24 – Aug 8
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Overland Park's 200-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Overland Park'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 8
OCT 27
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Overland Park?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Overland Park, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Overland Park?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 24–Aug 8) in Overland Park, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Overland Park?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 21–Apr 11) in Overland Park, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Overland Park?
Overland Park has roughly 200 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 Overland Park's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.