When to plant okra in Pittsburgh
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Pittsburgh's last spring frost of Apr 17.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 1 – Apr 22
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 7 – Jun 28
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 27 – Aug 11
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Pittsburgh's 188-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Pittsburgh'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 17
OCT 25
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Pittsburgh?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 7–Jun 28) in Pittsburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Pittsburgh?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 27–Aug 11) in Pittsburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Pittsburgh?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 1–Apr 22) in Pittsburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
How long is the growing season in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has roughly 188 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 Pittsburgh's frost dates.
Confidence 81/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.