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When to Plant Okra in Tennessee
UT Extension gives one set of dates for okra for the whole state: spring planting runs May 1 to Jun 15.
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Pick a county for okra dates
Dates are statewide; the county picker changes the frost dates shown, not the window.
Published dates for okra in Tennessee
| Type | Season | Region | Published dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okra | spring | Tennessee (statewide) | Spring planting: 5/1 to 6/15 | W 346-B, p. 7, Table 5 |
More planting dates for Tennessee
Planting dates for each crop in Tennessee, from the UT Extension calendar.
Planting okra in Tennessee: questions
When do you plant okra in Tennessee?
UT Extension gives one set of dates for okra for the whole state: spring planting runs May 1 to Jun 15.
Can I plant okra in the fall in Tennessee?
The UT Extension calendar used here lists no fall window for okra.
Does the frost date matter for okra?
The windows above already account for frost as the publication describes. Check the Tennessee frost dates page for your county’s risk.
Where do these dates for okra come from?
W 346-B Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Garden Planning, Plant Preparation and Planting.
Are the dates the same across the state?
Every county uses the same statewide dates.
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