When to plant okra in zone 9b
A planting schedule for okra in USDA hardiness zone 9b, where the typical last spring frost is around Feb 2, 2026 and the first fall frost around Dec 2, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 94271) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Okra planting schedule for zone 9b
- Start seeds indoorsFeb 18, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 4, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsMar 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 4, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 9b covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for okra dates worked out from your nearest weather station:
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 94271) in zone 9b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.