When to plant okra in Zone 5b
In Zone 5b, direct-sow or transplant around May 18 – June 1.
Your okra timeline — Zone 5b
| Start indoors | April 13 – April 27 |
|---|---|
| Transplant | May 18 – June 1 |
| Zone 5b last frost | ~05/04 |
| Zone 5b first frost | ~10/08 |
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 5b'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 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Seed-Starting Date Calculator chart; UGA Extension (days to maturity).