When to plant okra in Sioux Falls
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Sioux Falls's last spring frost of May 1.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 17 – May 8
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 21 – Jul 12
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 10 – Aug 25
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Sioux Falls's 153-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Sioux Falls'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
MAY 1
OCT 2
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Sioux Falls?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 21–Jul 12) in Sioux Falls, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Sioux Falls?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 10–Aug 25) in Sioux Falls, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Sioux Falls?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 17–May 8) in Sioux Falls, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls has roughly 153 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 Sioux Falls's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.