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When to plant okra in Zone 3b

In Zone 3b, direct-sow or transplant around June 3 – June 17.

Your okra timeline — Zone 3b

Start indoorsApril 29 – May 13
TransplantJune 3 – June 17
Zone 3b last frost~05/20
Zone 3b first frost~09/19
Direct-sow or set out 2–4 weeks after the last frost. [src]Cited: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Seed-Starting Date Calculator chart

Dates computed from Zone 3b's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.

What you'll need

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Last verified 2026-08-28. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Seed-Starting Date Calculator chart; University of Georgia Extension — Vegetable Planting Chart (Circular C963) (days to maturity).

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