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When to plant Okra in Sousse
Centre East, Tunisie
Okra (derere, idelele, lady's finger, gumbo) is a tall, hairy, hot-weather vegetable grown for its tender green pods — the slippery, 'drawing' relish that thickens the pot.
| Fit | Favourable |
|---|---|
| When to plant | 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks |
| Expected harvest | about 15.0 t/ha |
| Harvest | From 26 May 2027 to 2 Nov 2027, depending on the planting date |
| Ready to harvest | 45–65 days after planting |
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
If you only get one chance to plant, aim for around 11 Apr 2027. That is the point in the window where the rains are most reliably established.
This season's rainfall outlook for Sousse is close to normal, so these dates match the pattern the area usually follows.
Planting after 29 Aug 2027 leaves the crop short of season: it runs into the dry months before it has finished filling.
What decides this in Sousse
| Rain and temperature | 96% |
|---|---|
| The soil | 96% |
| The lie of the land | 96% |
For okra in Sousse, rain and temperature is the tightest of the three at 96%. This one is fixed. It is why the planting window above is where it is — hitting those dates is the whole of your control here.
The 2026 season in Sousse
| Rain in a typical year | About 314 mm |
|---|---|
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 314 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| What that supports | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 32% of this area. |
| 32% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 106 growing days · about 310 mm |
|---|---|
| 31% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 122 growing days · about 340 mm · October to March |
| 18% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 158 growing days · about 360 mm · October to March |
| 15% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 182 growing days · about 410 mm · September to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
Frost and pest pressure hold back about 15% of yield here.
What okra needs to grow here
| Soil it likes | well-drained sandy loam or loam soil |
|---|---|
| Soil sourness (pH) | Happiest between pH 6.0 and 6.7 |
| Spacing | 53 cm between rows, 38 cm between plants |
| Feed it most with | nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium |
What it takes to grow okra in Sousse
| Planting material | About 55,000 plants per hectare |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | About 75 kg per hectare |
| Phosphate (P₂O₅) | About 15 kg per hectare |
| Potash (K₂O) | About 82 kg per hectare |
| In the shops | A basal compound at planting — Compound D, or an NPK blend — covers the phosphate and potash. A nitrogen top dressing — urea or AN — goes on once the crop is established. |
These are the nutrients a okra crop of that size carries off the field. What you actually apply depends on what your soil already holds — which is what a soil test, or the app's field records, tell you.
What to watch for
Grow Okra with a plan, not a guess
Everything above describes Sousse as a whole — your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates. The Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
Will okra grow well in Sousse?
Sousse rates as favourable for okra.
When should I plant okra in Sousse?
Typically 11 Apr 2027 to 29 Aug 2027, forecast-adjusted.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Sousse, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.
