Okra planting windows by zone
| Zone | Main planting window | |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Jul 6 – Jul 13 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 2 | Jun 20 – Jun 27 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 3 | Jun 5 – Jun 12 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 4 | May 26 – Jun 2 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 5 | May 13 – May 20 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 6 | May 1 – May 8 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 7 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 8 | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 9 | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 10 | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | transplant outdoors |
| Zone 11 | Nearly year-round | frost-free |
| Zone 12 | Nearly year-round | frost-free |
| Zone 13 | Nearly year-round | frost-free |
Each zone link above has the complete schedule — indoor seed-starting, direct sowing, and season-fit notes. Zone dates are typical medians; for windows built on your own city's frost dates, use the frost date lookup and planting calendar.