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Nombo Giant · Okra

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Nombo Giant to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 27th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJul 3rd
Harvest BeginsAug 27th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity55
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Warm soil is critical for okra—maximize early growth by transplanting only once nights are consistently warm and the soil is reliably hot.