When to plant okra in Zone 4b
In Zone 4b, direct-sow or transplant around May 24 – June 7.
Your okra timeline — Zone 4b
| Start indoors | April 19 – May 3 |
|---|---|
| Transplant | May 24 – June 7 |
| Zone 4b last frost | ~05/10 |
| Zone 4b first frost | ~09/30 |
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 4b'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).