Fruiting crops
Okra
Small, tender pods that need frequent picking.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Oct–Dec
Core months: October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Oct–Nov
Core months: October, November
Possible / shoulder months: September, December
Subtropical
Sow · Jan–Feb, Aug–Dec
Core months: January, February, August, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · Mar–Sep
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September
Possible / shoulder months: January, February, October, November, December
Arid
Sow · Oct–Nov
Core months: October, November
Possible / shoulder months: September, December
Getting started
Start seed in warmth or sow into warm soil after cold risk has passed; harden seedlings before planting out.
The right conditions
Choose full sun, fertile free-draining soil and reliable moisture.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, keep weeds down and provide support where the mature habit needs it. Watch for local pests and remove damaged growth.
Ready to harvest
Cut pods frequently while small and tender.
Related how-to guides
Harvest fruiting vegetables without damaging the plant
Check the plant guide: tomatoes colour at ripeness, while zucchini, cucumbers and many eggplants are usually picked immature and tender.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.