When to plant okra in zone 11b
A planting schedule for okra in USDA hardiness zone 11b, where the typical last spring frost is around Jan 20, 2026 and the first fall frost around Jan 17, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Big Pine Key, FL) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Okra planting schedule for zone 11b
- Start seeds indoorsJan 30, 2026 – Feb 6, 2026
- Start hardening offFeb 13, 2026 – Feb 17, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsFeb 27, 2026 – Feb 27, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 13, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Big Pine Key, FL) in zone 11b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.