When to plant okra in Arizona
Arizona spans USDA zones 6a–10a, so the right time to plant okra shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 18 in Bullhead City to June 18 in Flagstaff — below are local dates for 68 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 9b | January 8 | December 25 | January 22 – February 5 |
| Tucson | 9b | February 5 | December 9 | February 19 – March 5 |
| Mesa | 9b | February 1 | December 10 | February 15 – March 1 |
| Gilbert | 9b | February 1 | December 11 | February 15 – March 1 |
| Chandler | 9b | February 13 | December 5 | February 27 – March 13 |
| Glendale | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 3 – February 17 |
| Scottsdale | 10a | January 27 | December 21 | February 10 – February 24 |
| Peoria | 9b | February 5 | December 11 | February 19 – March 5 |
Okra in Arizona: FAQ
When can I plant okra in Arizona?
Across Arizona, the time to direct-sow okra spans roughly January 18 in Bullhead City to June 18 in Flagstaff, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the okra planting date vary across Arizona?
Yes. Arizona publishes 68 cities with their own frost dates, so the right okra planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does okra take to grow in Arizona?
Okra takes about 55–65 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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