When to plant okra in Zone 7b
In Zone 7b, direct-sow or transplant around April 20 – May 4.
Your okra timeline — Zone 7b
| Start indoors | March 16 – March 30 |
|---|---|
| Transplant | April 20 – May 4 |
| Zone 7b last frost | ~04/06 |
| Zone 7b first frost | ~11/01 |
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 7b'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).