When to plant okra in Phoenix
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Phoenix's last spring frost of Jan 27.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jan 13 – Feb 3
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Apr 10 – May 1
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 30 – Jun 14
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Phoenix's 314-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Phoenix'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 27
DEC 7
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Phoenix?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 10–May 1) in Phoenix, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Phoenix?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 30–Jun 14) in Phoenix, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Phoenix?
Start seeds indoors around mid January (Jan 13–Feb 3) in Phoenix, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
How long is the growing season in Phoenix?
Phoenix has roughly 314 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 Phoenix's frost dates.
Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.