When to Plant Okra in Alaska: Jun 6–Jun 20

When to plant okra in Alaska

Sow outdoors in Anchorage

Jun 6–Jun 20

Across Alaska the window opens between May 24 and June 6. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Okra wants hot soil and hot nights. It is one of the last crops to go in.

Okra planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

AnchorageJun 6–Jun 20

JuneauMay 24–Jun 7

FairbanksJun 6–Jun 20

Questions

When should I plant okra in Alaska?

In Anchorage, sow outdoors from June 6 to June 20. Across Alaska the window opens between May 24 and June 6, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.