When to plant okra in Spokane
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Spokane's last spring frost of Apr 30.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 14 – May 5
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jul 11 – Aug 1
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 30 – Sep 14
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Spokane's 162-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Spokane'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 30
OCT 9
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Spokane?
Direct-sow around mid July (Jul 11–Aug 1) in Spokane, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Spokane?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 30–Sep 14) in Spokane, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Spokane?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 14–May 5) in Spokane, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Spokane?
Spokane has roughly 162 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 Spokane's frost dates.
Confidence 86/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.