When to plant okra in Seattle
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Seattle's last spring frost of Mar 17.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 16 – Apr 6
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jul 19 – Aug 9
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Sep 7 – Sep 22
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Seattle's 237-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Seattle'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
MAR 17
NOV 13
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Seattle?
Direct-sow around mid July (Jul 19–Aug 9) in Seattle, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Seattle?
Expect to harvest from around early September (Sep 7–Sep 22) in Seattle, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Seattle?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 16–Apr 6) in Seattle, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in Seattle?
Seattle has roughly 237 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 Seattle's frost dates.
Confidence 83/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.