One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

In Bonita Springs you can estimate when to plant okra by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Okra

Frost tolerance for okra:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Okra require warm weather which tells us that you really should wait until it warms up after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant okra in Bonita Springs is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant okra and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your okra may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your okra indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Bonita Springs. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 30°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Bonita Springs may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Half of the time in Bonita Springs last frost occurs after January 31 so just be sure to be ready to cover your okra if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Bonita Springs

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	30°F
Highest Expected Low	35°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 30°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 35°F.

Plants to Grow in Bonita Springs

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