When to Plant Okra in Montana: May 25–Jun 8

When to plant okra in Montana

Sow outdoors in Billings

May 25–Jun 8

Across Montana the window opens between May 25 and July 4. 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

BillingsMay 25–Jun 8

MissoulaMay 31–Jun 14

Great FallsMay 27–Jun 10

BozemanJun 16–Jun 30

HelenaMay 30–Jun 13

KalispellJun 21–Jul 5

Questions

When should I plant okra in Montana?

In Billings, sow outdoors from May 25 to June 8. Across Montana the window opens between May 25 and July 4, 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.