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What to plant in October

Autumn in the north, spring in the south. Here is what goes in, city by city.

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US Northeast

Baltimore Maryland

21°C70°F / 10°C49°F · frost-free Mar 24 – Nov 21

Spinach, Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Boston Massachusetts

18°C64°F / 6°C44°F · frost-free Apr 4 – Nov 9

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Buffalo New York

16°C60°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Apr 24 – Oct 26

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Burlington Vermont

15°C59°F / 6°C42°F · frost-free Apr 29 – Oct 15

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

New York New York

19°C65°F / 10°C49°F · frost-free Mar 30 – Nov 20

Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Philadelphia Pennsylvania

20°C69°F / 9°C48°F · frost-free Apr 2 – Nov 10

Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

20°C67°F / 6°C44°F · frost-free Apr 18 – Oct 28

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Portland Maine

16°C60°F / 5°C40°F · frost-free Apr 26 – Oct 15

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Washington District of Columbia

21°C70°F / 9°C49°F · frost-free Mar 24 – Nov 18

Spinach, Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

US Midwest

Chicago Illinois

18°C64°F / 7°C44°F · frost-free Apr 11 – Oct 31

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Cincinnati Ohio

21°C70°F / 8°C46°F · frost-free Apr 16 – Oct 25

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Cleveland Ohio

18°C65°F / 8°C46°F · frost-free Apr 8 – Nov 12

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Columbus Ohio

20°C67°F / 7°C44°F · frost-free Apr 18 – Oct 27

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Des Moines Iowa

18°C65°F / 6°C42°F · frost-free Apr 18 – Oct 20

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Detroit Michigan

17°C62°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Apr 21 – Oct 31

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Fargo North Dakota

14°C56°F / 2°C36°F · frost-free May 10 – Sep 30

Garlic

Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

Indianapolis Indiana

20°C68°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Apr 15 – Oct 26

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Kansas City Missouri

21°C70°F / 8°C47°F · frost-free Apr 4 – Nov 2

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Madison Wisconsin

16°C61°F / 5°C40°F · frost-free May 1 – Oct 10

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Milwaukee Wisconsin

16°C61°F / 6°C42°F · frost-free Apr 19 – Oct 29

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Minneapolis Minnesota

16°C60°F / 4°C40°F · frost-free Apr 23 – Oct 18

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Omaha Nebraska

18°C65°F / 6°C43°F · frost-free Apr 18 – Oct 21

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

St. Louis Missouri

22°C71°F / 9°C47°F · frost-free Apr 8 – Oct 26

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

US South

Atlanta Georgia

23°C74°F / 12°C53°F · frost-free Mar 24 – Nov 8

Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Birmingham Alabama

26°C78°F / 11°C52°F · frost-free Mar 21 – Nov 11

Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Charlotte North Carolina

24°C74°F / 10°C51°F · frost-free Mar 30 – Nov 3

Spinach, Kale, Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Little Rock Arkansas

25°C77°F / 11°C52°F · frost-free Mar 21 – Nov 10

Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Louisville Kentucky

22°C71°F / 9°C48°F · frost-free Apr 3 – Nov 3

Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Memphis Tennessee

24°C75°F / 11°C52°F · frost-free Mar 16 – Nov 16

Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Nashville Tennessee

24°C75°F / 9°C49°F · frost-free Mar 31 – Nov 3

Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Oklahoma City Oklahoma

24°C75°F / 11°C51°F · frost-free Apr 4 – Nov 2

Spinach, Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Raleigh North Carolina

23°C74°F / 10°C50°F · frost-free Mar 31 – Nov 4

Spinach, Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Richmond Virginia

23°C73°F / 9°C49°F · frost-free Apr 3 – Nov 4

Spinach, Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Tulsa Oklahoma

24°C76°F / 10°C50°F · frost-free Mar 31 – Nov 4

Radishes, Garlic, Cilantro

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

US West

Albuquerque New Mexico

23°C73°F / 7°C44°F · frost-free Apr 6 – Nov 3

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Anchorage Alaska

6°C43°F / 0°C31°F · frost-free May 1 – Sep 29

Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

Billings Montana

16°C61°F / 1°C34°F · frost-free May 4 – Oct 7

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Boise Idaho

19°C66°F / 4°C40°F · frost-free Apr 24 – Oct 21

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Denver Colorado

19°C67°F / 3°C37°F · frost-free May 4 – Oct 8

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Portland Oregon

18°C64°F / 7°C44°F · frost-free Mar 13 – Nov 19

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Salt Lake City Utah

20°C68°F / 5°C41°F · frost-free Apr 8 – Oct 31

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Seattle Washington

15°C60°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Mar 13 – Nov 17

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Spokane Washington

15°C59°F / 2°C36°F · frost-free Apr 26 – Oct 15

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

United Kingdom & Ireland

Belfast Northern Ireland

14°C56°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Apr 14 – Nov 7

Garlic

Zucchini, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

Birmingham England

14°C57°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Apr 19 – Nov 10

Garlic

Zucchini, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Bristol England

15°C59°F / 8°C47°F · frost-free Apr 6 – Nov 22

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Cardiff Wales

15°C59°F / 8°C47°F · frost-free Apr 4 – Nov 25

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Dublin Ireland

14°C58°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Apr 13 – Nov 10

Garlic

Zucchini, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

Edinburgh Scotland

13°C55°F / 6°C43°F · frost-free Apr 27 – Oct 31

Garlic

Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

Glasgow Scotland

13°C55°F / 6°C44°F · frost-free Apr 20 – Nov 3

Garlic

Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

London England

16°C60°F / 8°C47°F · frost-free Apr 4 – Nov 21

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Manchester England

14°C58°F / 8°C46°F · frost-free Apr 5 – Nov 16

Radishes, Garlic

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Canada

Calgary Alberta

12°C54°F / -2°C29°F · frost-free May 26 – Sep 10

Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Carrots, Beets, Swiss chard, Parsley

Edmonton Alberta

10°C50°F / -1°C31°F · frost-free May 10 – Sep 19

Garlic

Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

Halifax Nova Scotia

14°C58°F / 6°C42°F · frost-free May 9 – Oct 17

Garlic

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Montreal Quebec

14°C57°F / 5°C41°F · frost-free Apr 29 – Oct 9

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Ottawa Ontario

14°C57°F / 5°C40°F · frost-free May 7 – Oct 2

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Toronto Ontario

15°C58°F / 7°C44°F · frost-free May 4 – Oct 9

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Vancouver British Columbia

14°C57°F / 7°C45°F · frost-free Mar 27 – Nov 5

Garlic

Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Pumpkins, Sweet corn, Green beans, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley

Winnipeg Manitoba

10°C51°F / 1°C33°F · frost-free May 24 – Sep 22

Garlic

Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Parsley

Australia & New Zealand

A crop is listed when any part of its window falls in October. Open the city for exact dates.