When to plant okra in Wichita
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Wichita's last spring frost of Apr 11.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 27 – Apr 17
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jun 1 – Jun 22
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 21 – Aug 5
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Wichita's 198-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Wichita'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 11
OCT 27
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Wichita?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 1–Jun 22) in Wichita, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Wichita?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 21–Aug 5) in Wichita, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Wichita?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 27–Apr 17) in Wichita, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Wichita?
Wichita has roughly 198 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 Wichita's frost dates.
Confidence 88/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.