While the cooler temperatures are less stressful on plants, the sun is still giving off enough heat to make October a wonderful time to be in the garden. Here in zone 9, I have about 52 days before I need to be worried about frost.
So, what can you plant in October?
Here are a few of my favorites:
Vegetables
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrots
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Onions
- Parsley
- Radishes
- Turnips
Here are some perennial flowers and shrubs that grow well this time of year:
- Witch Hazel
- Fashion Azalea
- Snapdragon
- Petunia
Here are some annual flowers that grow well as winter plants:
- Pansies
- Violets
- Carnations
- Baby’s Breath
- Geraniums
- Delphiniums
This list is reflective of zone 9, please remember to consider the zone in which you live before planting.