When to plant okra in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant okra shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 26 in Huntington to May 20 in Beckley — below are local dates for 15 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a | April 16 | October 26 | April 30 – May 14 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | April 26 – May 10 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | April 28 – May 12 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | May 1 – May 15 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | May 13 – May 27 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | May 2 – May 16 |
Okra in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant okra in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to direct-sow okra spans roughly April 26 in Huntington to May 20 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the okra planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 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 West Virginia?
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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