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When to plant okra in Zone 10a

In Zone 10a, direct-sow or transplant around January 29 – February 12.

Your okra timeline — Zone 10a

Start indoorsDecember 25 – January 8
TransplantJanuary 29 – February 12
Zone 10a last frost~01/15
Zone 10a first frost~12/02
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 10a'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).

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