When to plant okra in Reno
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Reno's last spring frost of Apr 25.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 21 – May 12
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 24 – Jul 15
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 13 – Aug 28
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Reno's 180-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Reno'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 25
OCT 24
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Reno?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 24–Jul 15) in Reno, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Reno?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 13–Aug 28) in Reno, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Reno?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 21–May 12) in Reno, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in Reno?
Reno has roughly 180 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 Reno's frost dates.
Confidence 83/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.