October is a great time to start a fall garden, and there are many vegetables that can be planted during this month. Here are some vegetables that can be planted in October:
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Root vegetables: Beets, radishes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and rutabaga can be planted from seed this month. For a colorful harvest, try Golden, Bull’s Blood, and Chioggia beets and white, red, purple, and pink radish varieties.
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Leafy greens and Brassicas: Lettuces, spinach, and Swiss chard can be planted from seed or from transplant this month. Members of the Brassica family, including broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, and cauliflower, can be planted from transplant. Kale can also be planted from seed in October.
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Alliums: Onions, garlic, shallots, chives, and leeks can be planted in October.
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Artichoke: Plant artichokes from transplant in October, and harvest the large flower.
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Peas: Peas can be planted in October for a fall harvest.
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Salad mixes: Salad mixes are one of the easiest crops to grow. From an October sowing, you may get a small crop before winter, but then the plants will enter dormancy and not start growing again until March, when theyll provide you with an early crop of fresh salad leaves.
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Broad beans: Broad beans can be planted in October.
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Garlic: Garlic can be planted in October.
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Spinach: Spinach can be planted in October.
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Carrots: Carrots can be planted in October.
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Radishes: Radishes grown in fall have better flavor than those grown in spring. They grow quickly, so you may even have time to succession plant 2 or 3 rounds, planting every 2 weeks.
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Bok Choi or Pak Choy: These Asian greens can be planted in October.
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Swiss Chard: Swiss chard can be planted in October.
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Romaine Lettuce: Romaine lettuce can be planted in October.
Its important to note that the specific vegetables that can be planted in October may vary depending on your location and climate. Its best to consult with your local gardening center or extension office for more information on what to plant in your area.
