When to Plant Okra We've been watching the soil temperature, waiting for it to get warm enough here in NC for planting okra. The soil needs to be at more than 60℉, and thanks to some very warm days, we are ready to plant! It's like a right of passage to get those okra seeds into the ground. It means gardening season is full on! Planting okra signifies gardening season is now in full swing! Okra Flower The lovely okra flower resembles its cousin in the mallow family, the hibiscus. M...