When to plant okra in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the okra window:
Sow
January
Transplant
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Harvest
March
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne can grow excellent okra with an early indoor start and a warm, sheltered position. Late October planting works well.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Okra is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant okra in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed January. Harvest typically runs March.
Can you grow okra in Melbourne?
Yes — okra grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne can grow excellent okra with an early indoor start and a warm, sheltered position. Late October planting works well.