When to plant okra in Zone 9b
In Zone 9b, direct-sow or transplant around February 16 – March 2.
Your okra timeline — Zone 9b
| Start indoors | January 12 – January 26 |
|---|---|
| Transplant | February 16 – March 2 |
| Zone 9b last frost | ~02/02 |
| Zone 9b first frost | ~12/08 |
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 9b'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).