When to plant okra in Saint Paul
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Saint Paul's last spring frost of Apr 22.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 6 – Apr 27
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 19 – Jul 10
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 8 – Aug 23
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Saint Paul's 174-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Saint Paul'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 22
OCT 12
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Saint Paul?
Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 19–Jul 10) in Saint Paul, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Saint Paul?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 8–Aug 23) in Saint Paul, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Saint Paul?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 6–Apr 27) in Saint Paul, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Saint Paul?
Saint Paul has roughly 174 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 Saint Paul's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.