When to plant okra in Florida
Sow outdoors in Jacksonville
Feb 22–Mar 8
Across Florida the window opens between February 15 and April 11. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.
- Sow outdoors, Jacksonville
- Feb 22–Mar 8
- Last sowing for a harvest
- Oct 18
- Last frost, Jacksonville
- Feb 1
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
JacksonvilleFeb 22–Mar 8
TampaFeb 15–Mar 1
OrlandoFeb 15–Mar 1
St. PetersburgFeb 15–Mar 1
Cape CoralFeb 15–Mar 1
TallahasseeApr 1–Apr 15
GainesvilleMar 24–Apr 7
Palm BayFeb 20–Mar 6
Lehigh AcresFeb 15–Mar 1
LakelandFeb 16–Mar 2
Spring HillFeb 26–Mar 12
BrandonFeb 20–Mar 6
ClearwaterFeb 15–Mar 1
Palm CoastFeb 15–Mar 1
RiverviewFeb 15–Mar 1
Fort MyersFeb 15–Mar 1
DeltonaFeb 16–Mar 2
North PortFeb 22–Mar 8
AlafayaFeb 15–Mar 1
Daytona BeachFeb 20–Mar 6
MelbourneFeb 15–Mar 1
Town 'n' CountryFeb 15–Mar 1
KissimmeeFeb 18–Mar 4
Boynton BeachFeb 15–Mar 1
Pine HillsFeb 18–Mar 4
The VillagesFeb 16–Mar 2
LargoFeb 15–Mar 1
St. CloudFeb 18–Mar 4
Wesley ChapelFeb 21–Mar 7
OcalaMar 18–Apr 1
All 148 cities
| City | Sow outdoors | Last frost |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 1 |
| Tampa | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Orlando | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| St. Petersburg | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Cape Coral | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Tallahassee | Apr 1 to Apr 15 | Mar 11 |
| Gainesville | Mar 24 to Apr 7 | Mar 3 |
| Palm Bay | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Lehigh Acres | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Lakeland | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Spring Hill | Feb 26 to Mar 12 | Feb 5 |
| Brandon | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Clearwater | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Palm Coast | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Riverview | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fort Myers | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Deltona | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| North Port | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 1 |
| Alafaya | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Daytona Beach | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Melbourne | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Town 'n' Country | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Kissimmee | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Boynton Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Pine Hills | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| The Villages | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Largo | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| St. Cloud | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Wesley Chapel | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Jan 31 |
| Ocala | Mar 18 to Apr 1 | Feb 25 |
| Poinciana | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Delray Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Sanford | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Port Orange | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Apopka | Mar 17 to Mar 31 | Feb 24 |
| Port Charlotte | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Jupiter | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Winter Haven | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Horizon West | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Palm Harbor | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Four Corners | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Jan 29 |
| Sarasota | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Bradenton | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Bonita Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Pensacola | Mar 7 to Mar 21 | Feb 14 |
| Clermont | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Jan 29 |
| Pinellas Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Ocoee | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Pierce | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Titusville | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| University | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Winter Garden | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Altamonte Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| DeLand | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Feb 17 |
| Haines City | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Cutler Bay | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Ormond Beach | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| North Fort Myers | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Plant City | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Land O' Lakes | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Jan 31 |
| Princeton | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Oviedo | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Meadow Woods | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| The Acreage | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Winter Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Lakewood Ranch | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Riviera Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Leesburg | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Valrico | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Estero | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Panama City | Mar 8 to Mar 22 | Feb 15 |
| South Miami Heights | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Richmond West | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Carrollwood | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fruit Cove | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 1 |
| Dunedin | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Merritt Island | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| New Smyrna Beach | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| East Lake | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Casselberry | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Lake Magdalene | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Lakeside | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 1 |
| Rockledge | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| West Melbourne | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Crestview | Apr 11 to Apr 25 | Mar 21 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 1 |
| Venice | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| Ferry Pass | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Feb 17 |
| Winter Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Ruskin | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Vero Beach South | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Fleming Island | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 1 |
| East Lake-Orient Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Golden Gate | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Apollo Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Citrus Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Silver Springs Shores | Mar 18 to Apr 1 | Feb 25 |
| Sebastian | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Wright | Feb 26 to Mar 12 | Feb 5 |
| Temple Terrace | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Leisure City | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Lutz | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Keystone | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fish Hawk | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Palm City | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 23 |
| Pace | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Feb 17 |
| Immokalee | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 23 |
| Tarpon Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| South Bradenton | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Nocatee | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Jan 31 |
| Groveland | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Eustis | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Feb 2 |
| Northdale | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Bellview | Mar 7 to Mar 21 | Feb 14 |
| Westchase | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Edgewater | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Port St. John | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| World Golf Village | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 1 |
| Oak Ridge | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| Liberty Triangle | Mar 18 to Apr 1 | Feb 25 |
| Wekiwa Springs | Mar 17 to Mar 31 | Feb 24 |
| Bloomingdale | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Jan 30 |
| Bayonet Point | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Bartow | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Jacksonville Beach | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Jan 31 |
| DeBary | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Brent | Mar 7 to Mar 21 | Feb 14 |
| Jasmine Estates | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Ensley | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Feb 17 |
| Tavares | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Jan 26 |
| Lynn Haven | Mar 8 to Mar 22 | Feb 15 |
| Zephyrhills | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Jan 31 |
| Marion Oaks | Mar 18 to Apr 1 | Feb 25 |
| Holiday | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Florida Ridge | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Auburndale | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Hunters Creek | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Walton Beach | Feb 26 to Mar 12 | Feb 5 |
| Minneola | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Jan 29 |
| Lealman | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Midway | Mar 22 to Apr 5 | Mar 1 |
| West Pensacola | Mar 7 to Mar 21 | Feb 14 |
| Punta Gorda | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Panama City Beach | Mar 18 to Apr 1 | Feb 25 |
Questions
When should I plant okra in Florida?
In Jacksonville, sow outdoors from February 22 to March 8. Across Florida the window opens between February 15 and April 11, 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.
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