What to Plant in October
October focuses on fall harvests and winter preparation. Plant garlic and cover crops. Harvest root vegetables, squash, and late-season greens. Protect tender plants from early frost.
Cool Climate (Zones 3-5)
🥕
Carrots
Vegetables
Harvest
🥗
Kale
Vegetables
Harvest
Temperate (Zones 6-7)
🥬
Lettuce
Vegetables
Harvest
🟢
Peas
Vegetables
Harvest
🌶️
Peppers
Vegetables
Harvest
🎃
Squash
Vegetables
Harvest
🥦
Broccoli
Vegetables
Harvest
🧄
Garlic
Vegetables
Direct Sow
Warm Climate (Zones 8-9)
🍅
Tomatoes
Vegetables
Transplant
🥬
Lettuce
Vegetables
Direct SowHarvest
🌶️
Peppers
Vegetables
Harvest
🍠
Sweet Potatoes
Vegetables
Harvest
🟢
Okra
Vegetables
Harvest
🌿
Basil
Herbs
Harvest
🥦
Broccoli
Vegetables
Transplant
🧄
Garlic
Vegetables
Direct Sow
Tropical (Zones 10-11)
🍅
Tomatoes
Vegetables
Transplant
🐉
Dragon Fruit
Fruits
Harvest
🌿
Basil
Herbs
Harvest