You could certainly give it a good shot! Okra is a tropical plant and has been traditionally grown in the Southeastern US for many years as it grows best in hot, dry climates with daily temperatures between 70 and 85°F. Okra is sensitive to frost and cold which may limit the growing season in PA but I would think that the summer temperatures lend themselves well. You should start okra seeds indoors to get a head start and transplant when the soil temperature has reached, or exceeds 60°F. Okra requires 50-60 days from sowing to harvest when it is grown in its optimal climate so it may be best to consider growing an early maturing, high yielding variety such as ‘Jade’. The Penn State Co-operative extension recommends transplanting in early June (see http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs....) Heed Rahel's advice however, it is likely to be require effort and you may wish to grow something that is ultimately more productive....
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