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Okra planting and harvest datesOkra Planting Dates in Southern Illinois
Usual okra planting periods in Southern Illinois, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transplanting | April 26 to June 1 | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transplanting | Transplanting window in April | Transplanting window in May | Transplanting window in June |
What these dates mean in Southern Illinois
Transplanting usually runs about 37 days, from Apr 26 to Jun 1.
That start date is about 14 days earlier than the middle of the 3 places in this data set that report okra transplanting dates (May 10).
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Southern Illinois. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Planting dates are a general guide; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
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Okra dates in other places
- Arkansas
- Central Florida
- Central Illinois
- Central Missouri
- Central North Carolina
- Columbia and Snake River valleys, Oregon
- Eastern North Carolina
- Maricopa County, Arizona
- Minnesota
- North Florida
- North Missouri
- Northern Illinois
- South Florida
- South Missouri
- Western North Carolina
Other crops in Southern Illinois
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Bush Beans
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Corn (home garden)
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Garlic
- Green onions (sets)
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Muskmelon
- Mustard
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Pepper
- Pole Beans
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Rutabaga
- Spinach
- Squash (summer)
- Squash (winter)
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Watermelon
Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: Illinois Extension - When to Plant (Home Vegetable Gardening).