One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule is the 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.

The first chance to plant okra in Hamburg should be determined 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.

It's probably a bad idea to plant okra until after the last frost has passed because they require warm weather.

The earliest that you can plant okra in Hamburg is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant okra and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your okra may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your okra indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average all chance of frost has passed is on April 15 in Hamburg. It might get as low as -10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for Hamburg is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Since half of the time in Hamburg there is a last frost after April 15 be ready to cover your okra if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Hamburg

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-10°F
Highest Expected Low	-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

Plants to Grow in Hamburg

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