by Erin Marissa Russell
Ready to get to work in your garden this October but not certain what you could still plant ? Although nightfall may not be the time of year that stereotypically springtime to mind when one thinks of horticulture , there are quite a little of options for gardeners to plant in October . gibe out the list we ’ve curated of vegetables , flower , trees , shrubs , and landscaping plants you could put in the ground this fall , no matter yourUSDA hardiness zone .
What vegetables can I plant in
October?
October is the season for planting cool - weather prime and vegetables ( likeroot vegetable , Allium , leafy greens , salad greens , and artichokes ) , deciduous tree , bush , androses . For some of the vegetables you’re able to plant now , you ’ll need to either get going with transplants or have started seeds indoors ahead of time , graft them into the garden in October with the cool weather condition .
Most of the veggie wo n’t be quick to harvest until after the cold season ends , but you could plant many now , and the surplus clip will help them develop strong root systems . Chilly temperature are a signal to plants that they should put vigour into get hefty root systems as quickly as they can . Because the dirt is n’t as cold and boggy now as it will be in the natural spring , your employment as a gardener is easier for lots of the tasks that ask poke and moving soil around . Take reward of these fall gardening benefits when you plant the vegetable we ’ve listed below this October .
Arugula ( Eruca vesicaria):Arugulacan be civilise in zones three through 11 , but gardeners in growing zone eight and higher will have the good fate with autumn planting . Plant in spots that get full sun . maturate to 10 - 12 inch wide by 10 - 12 inches marvellous . For continuous crop , works every two to three weeks . 45 - 60 day to harvest .
Asparagus ( Asparagus officinalis ) : Zones 4 through 9 . Full sun ; sandy land . Asparaguscrowns should be used for October planting . Two to three years from embed crown to full production .
Artichoke ( Cynara scolymus ): geographical zone 7 to 11 as a perennial ; in colder zones , growartichokesas an annual or overwinter under shelter . turn to two to three human foot wide by three to four feet magniloquent . For October planting , use transplantation for early outpouring harvest . ( Leave some on the industrial plant for gorgeous periwinkle blossoms . ) 110 - 150 day to maturity date .
Beets ( genus Beta vulgaris ): Zones 9 and higher for October planting . Full or part sun ; loamy or sandy grime . Plant beetsevery 20 days for continuous harvest . farm to two feet tall . 45 - 65 days to harvest .
Bok Choy ( Brassica rapa subsp . chinensis ): For October planting , bok choy can pull round under cover song in produce zone 4 - 7 . babe bok choy mature up to 10 column inch tall ; standard bok choy grows to one or two foot marvelous and up to one human foot wide . Prefers fond shade , but can suffer full sunlight . 30 days to reap forbaby bok choy ; 120 - 180 days to glean for standard bok choy . Recommended variety : Black Summer .
Broccoli ( Brassica oleracea var . italica ): zone 3 to 10 . Full Sunday ; sandy soil . Broccoli growsto two and a one-half foot tall by eight to 12 column inch wide . Use transplantation for October planting . 55 - 80 days to harvest . Recommended varieties : Belstar , Calabrese , Marathon , Purple Sprouting .
Broad Bean / Fava Bean ( Vicia faba):Hardy down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit . Use fleece to protect works during snowstorms or hard frosts . 240 days to glean . Recommendedbush beanvarieties : Longpods , such as Aquadulce Claudia and Coles other Dwarf .
Brussels Sprouts ( Brassica oleracea var . gemmifera ): Zones 2 - 9 . Full Sunday ; loamy soil . Direct sowBrussels sproutsfour months before first frost particular date , or use transplants or start seeds indoors ahead of time and transplant in October . 80 + mean solar day to harvest .
Cabbage Brassica oleracea var . capitata ): geographical zone 1 - 9 . Full sun . Plant springcabbagesin October with direct sow alfresco . In cold breeze , use wrangle covers or cloche to protect plants . 80 - 180 days to harvest .
Carrots ( Daucus carota subsp . sativus ): Zone 3 - 10 . Full sunshine . For uninterrupted harvesting , plantcarrotsevery three week . 60 - 120 Clarence Day to reap .
Cauliflower ( Brassica oleracea var . botrytis):For October planting , commence with transplants . You cangrow caulifloweras long as temperature remain in the 60s ( Fahrenheit ) as plants mature , or use a cold frame until give . works when temperature get below 75 degrees Fahrenheit . Full sunshine ; shade from heat as needed . Recommended varieties : All the Year Round , Snowball .
Corn Salad / Lamb ’s Lettuce ( Valerianella genus Locusta ): Zones 5 and high . Harvest two to three leaves daily once plants get hold of 4 inches tall . 120 days to harvest .
Collard Greens ( Brassica oleracea var . acephala ): Zones 8 and higher for October planting . Collard greenplants can get rather large , so flora in row at least three feet apart . Full sun ; particularly hot area may need to plant in partial nicety . 60 - 75 days to harvest .
Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ): zone 4 - 11 . Full Lord’s Day ; loamy dirt . 20 - 36 inches tall by 20 - 36 in wide forbush cucumbers ; six feet high by two to three groundwork wide for vine cucumber . 50 - 70 days to harvest .
Garlic ( Allium sativum ): Zones 3 - 8 . Full sun ; loamy ground . Up to 3.3 foot tall . 90 days to harvest . Recommendedgarlicvarieties : California Early , Elephant , Inchelium Red , Italian Red , Music , Picardy Wight , Spanish Roja . In areas with milder winters , choose softneck varieties .
Kale ( Brassica oleracea var . sabellica ): Hardy down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit . Full Dominicus ; loamy soil . Plantkaleevery three weeks for uniform harvest . quick for crop once leafage are hand - sized ( 55 days from transplanting , 70 - 80 Clarence Shepard Day Jr. from lineal sow ) .
Brassica oleracea gongylodes ( Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group ): Kohlrabi grows best when the weather stays between 40 and 75 stage Fahrenheit . plant can tolerate an other fall frost . Harvest once stem spring up to two inches wide . 45 - 60 days to maturity .
Leek ( Allium ampeloprasum Leek Group ): Zones 7 and up for October planting . Can reach out two to three feet high . 120 day to reap for inadequate - season leeks;170 day to glean for long - time of year leeks .
Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa):Zones 3 - 9 . quality loose - leafage varieties for uninterrupted harvest . Recommendedlettucevarieties : Arctic King , Endive , Escarole , Gabriella , Green Ice , Little Gem , Radicchio , Romaine Trio Blend , Winter Gem .
Mustard Greens ( Brassica juncea ): Zone 8 - 11 for October planting . Grows to 15 - 18 inches tall . Harvest can begin at 120 days when leaf are six to eight inches long . Plants strive full adulthood at 180 day .
Onion ( Allium cepa ): zone 3 - 9 . Full sun . Recommended varieties : For October planting , choose farseeing - day smorgasbord , like Hi Keeper , Troy , or Radar .
Parsnip ( Pastinaca sativa ): zone 2 - 9 . Full or fond Lord’s Day ; loamy or arenaceous soil . develop to 18 - 24 inch grandiloquent by three to six inches wide-cut . Cover with mulch in the winter . Can stay on outdoors for freeze , but harvest before the ground freezes . 480 days to harvest .
Peas ( Pisum sativum ): geographical zone 2 - 9 . Plant six to eight weeks before first frost , or use transplants or take up seeds indoors and move into the garden in October . Full or partial Lord’s Day . Protect plants with sheepskin in prison term of nose candy or hard frost . Recommendedpeavarieties : Avola , Feltham first , Meteor , Oregon Sugar Pod II .
Potato ( Solanum tuberosum ): Hardy in most maturate zona . Plants can reach 20 inches tall . Harvest two to three week after foliage has died back . 120 - 135 days to reap . Recommendedpotatovarieties : Late - time of year varieties such as All Blue , Bintje , Butte , Canela Russet , Carola , Desiree , Fingerling Salad , German Butterball , Kennebec , King Harry , Purple Peruvian , Russet Norkotah .
Radish ( Raphanus raphanistrum subsp . sativus ): Zones 3 - 9 . 30 day to harvest . Recommendedradishvarieties : Butter Globe , French Breakfast , Sparkler .
Rhubarb ( Rheum rhabarbarum ): zona 6 and cooler . Plantrhubarbcrowns in October . Plants develop to three feet wide .
Rutabaga ( Brassica napobrassica):Zones 3 - 9 . Full Sunday ; loamy soil . Plants produce to 12 - 24 inches marvelous by eight to 12 in wide . 80 - 100 days to harvest .
Shallot ( Allium cepa ): Zones 4 - 10.Shallotsdo respectable in full Lord’s Day but will tolerate partial Dominicus . plant life two to four week before first fall freeze , or use transplants or start ejaculate indoors and move to garden in October . 90 - 180 days to harvest .
Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ): Zones 3 - 9 . For continuous harvest , plant every few weeks . Protect plants with fleece . 37 - 45 twenty-four hour period to reap . Recommendedspinachvarieties : Bloomsdale , Olympia , Perpetual , Viroflay .
Spring Onion ( Allium fistulosum ): Zones 5 - 9 . works grow to 12 - 20 inches tall . 240 days to harvest . Sow under cloches for spring harvest . Recommended variety : Performer .
summertime Squash ( Cucurbita pepo ): zone 3 - 10 . Squash can grow to 10 inches long , but harvest between four and six inch for tender , tasty fruits . Average 60 sidereal day to glean .
Swiss Chard ( Beta vulgaris subsp . vulgaris ): zone 3 - 10 . Full or partial Dominicus . Plant 40 days before first frost , or use transplants or start indoors and move to garden in October . 30 daylight harvest for babe greens ; 45 - 60 day harvest for mature leave-taking . RecommendedSwiss chardvarieties : Baby Leaf for balmy flavor , Bright Lights for colorful , showy stems .
Turnip ( Brassica rapa subsp . rapa ): zone 9 - 10 for October planting . Harvest any time after plants have reached four inch in height . turnip are tastiest if harvested when bulbs are two to three inches in diameter , although they will grow larger ( and tougher ) .
With so many vegetables to choose from , there ’s no reason to let your garden sit fresh in October . And if these options are n’t enough for you , there are way to grow even more veg : the 1 you usually associate with summer and springtime gardening . To open up your choices , consider using acold frame(you may ramp up one yourself ) orgreenhouse . originate textile , cloches , or row cover can also be used to grease one’s palms you more growing time during the colder month .
Want to learn more about planting vegetables in October?
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension coversFall Vegetable Gardening Guide for Texas
The Old Farmer ’s farmer’s calendar coversFall Vegetable Gardening preparation
Brown Thumb Mama covers8 Vegetables to Plant in October- Zone 9
House & Garden coversWhat to Plant in October
Los Angeles Times coversOctober Garden Plan
Sustainable Food Center coversWhat to Plant in October
