When to Plant Okra in Elim, Alaska (99739)
Location
Elim, Alaska
ZIP Code
99739
USDA Zone
3b
Last Frost
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Okra seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Abelmoschus esculentus
Days to Maturity 91 days
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun
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Water
Regular
Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days
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Growing Okra in Zone 3b
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Elim, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Okra seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.