What to Plant in October

Your complete Zone 10A planting guide for October. Here's everything you should be starting, sowing, transplanting, and harvesting this month.

Direct Sow

17 plants

Lettuce

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30-60 days

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6-12 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Spinach

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35-50 days

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4-6 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Cilantro

🕐

45-70 days

📏

6-8 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Dill

🕐

40-60 days

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12 inches

A second planting once the heat eases gives you a winter harvest.

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Parsley

🕐

70-90 days

📏

6-8 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Garlic

🕐

240-270 days

📏

6 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Strawberry

🕐

60-90 days

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12-18 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Rose

🕐

60-90 days

📏

24-36 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Mint

🕐

60-90 days

📏

12-18 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Thyme

🕐

70-90 days

📏

12-18 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Beans (Green)

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50-65 days

📏

4-6 inches

A second planting once the heat eases gives you a winter harvest.

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Beans (Lima)

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65-90 days

📏

4-6 inches

A second planting once the heat eases gives you a winter harvest.

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Kale

🕐

50-70 days

📏

18-24 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Peas

🕐

55-70 days

📏

2-4 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Radish

🕐

22-35 days

📏

1-2 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Carrot

🕐

60-80 days

📏

2-3 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Onion

🕐

90-120 days

📏

4-6 inches

In a frost free zone this is a winter crop. Sow once the worst heat breaks.

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Transplant

3 plants

Basil

🕐

50-75 days

📏

12-18 inches

A second planting once the heat eases gives you a winter harvest.

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Cucumber

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50-70 days

📏

36-60 inches

A second planting once the heat eases gives you a winter harvest.

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Zucchini

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45-65 days

📏

36 inches

A second planting once the heat eases gives you a winter harvest.

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