Washington · Garden vegetables

Okra season in Washington

Not commercially grown in Washington; okra is shipped from California and Mexico.

Where okra really grow

The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the okra harvest, in the order the peak arrives:

See the whole national sweep — or what Washington does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are okra grown commercially in Washington?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Not commercially grown in Washington; okra is shipped from California and Mexico.

Where do the okra in Washington stores come from?

Not commercially grown in Washington; okra is shipped from California and Mexico. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Washington markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Washington calendar always has something honest on the board.