When to plant okra in Idaho

Sow outdoors in Boise City

May 15–May 29

Across Idaho the window opens between April 27 and June 2. 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

Boise CityMay 15–May 29

MeridianMay 15–May 29

NampaMay 20–Jun 3

CaldwellMay 20–Jun 3

Idaho FallsMay 30–Jun 13

PocatelloMay 23–Jun 6

Coeur d'AleneMay 13–May 27

Twin FallsMay 21–Jun 4

Post FallsMay 13–May 27

RexburgJun 2–Jun 16

LewistonApr 27–May 11

EagleMay 20–Jun 3

KunaMay 15–May 29

StarMay 20–Jun 3

AmmonMay 30–Jun 13

When should I plant okra in Idaho?

In Boise City, sow outdoors from May 15 to May 29. Across Idaho the window opens between April 27 and June 2, 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.