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Zone 11A — October

What to Plant in October in Zone 11A

October in Zone 11A: 349 crops to start indoors, 64 to plant or direct sow outside, and 0 entering harvest window. Last frost averages . Reference city: Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Updated August 12, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
349 Start Indoors
64 Plant Outside
0 Harvest

Start Indoors in October

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
Alaska Early Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 10
Alfalfa Cover Crop cover crop Oct 18 Oct 25 Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Bouquet Dill herb Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 7 – Dec 22
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Caraway herb Oct 4 Oct 11 Perennial — see plant page
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 15 – Dec 17
Chervil herb Oct 4 Oct 11 Nov 15 – Nov 25
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers flower Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Dandelion herb Oct 4 Oct 11 Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley herb Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 10
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 10
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Dukat Dill herb Oct 11 Oct 18 Nov 27 – Dec 7
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Evergreen Parsley herb Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower Oct 18 Oct 25 Dec 9 – Dec 24
Fenugreek herb Oct 11 Oct 18 Nov 22 – Dec 7
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers flower Oct 4 Oct 11 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Jan 16
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Green Arrow Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 15 – Dec 20
Hamburg Rooted Parsley herb Oct 11 Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop cover crop Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22 – Dec 27
Little Marvel Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 10 – Dec 13
Mammoth Dill herb Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 2 – Dec 22
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 18 – Dec 24
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop cover crop Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 20 – Dec 24
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 10 – Dec 18
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 8 – Dec 12
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 2 – Dec 27
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 22
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower Oct 18 Oct 25 Dec 9 – Dec 24
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 12 – Dec 27
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Oct 11 Oct 18 Nov 27 – Dec 12
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 2 – Dec 6
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 15
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 15
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Oct 4 Oct 18 Dec 22
Wando Pea legume Oct 4 Oct 11 Dec 13 – Dec 18
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop cover crop Oct 11 Oct 18 Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
African Flake Daisy Flowers flower Oct 18 Nov 1 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
Alaska Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 31
Amarillo Yellow Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 15
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Anaheim Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24
Arroyo Lupine Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3
Autumn King Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
Banana Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Barletta, Pearly White Onions root vegetable Oct 4 Nov 1 Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027
Basil Herb Mix herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 26 – Dec 1
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 26 – Dec 1
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 26 – Dec 1
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 1
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 23, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
Black Beauty Zucchini squash Oct 15 Nov 12 Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 8
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 19
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Boltardy Beets root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 31
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Broccolini brassica Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Bull's Blood Beets root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 26
Butternut Squash squash Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 23, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
California Bluebell flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
California Wonder Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Feb 2, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Cantaloupe melon Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle) vegetable Oct 11 Nov 8 Perennial — see plant page
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Feb 18, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Carmen Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Carolina Reaper peppers pepper Oct 4 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Casper Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 24
Catmint herb Oct 11 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Catnip Herb herb Oct 25 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Cayenne Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Champion Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 26 – Dec 1
Chantenay Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10
Cherry Bomb peppers pepper Oct 4 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers flower Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 22, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3
Cinnamon Basil herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Classic Tomatillos vegetable Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Common Sage herb Oct 11 Nov 8 Perennial — see plant page
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Cosmos Sensations Mix Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds flower Oct 11 Nov 1 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Crego Mix Aster Flowers flower Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
Creole Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions root vegetable Oct 11 Nov 1 Dec 31
Crosby's Egyptian Beets root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26 – Dec 31
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Culinary Turmeric root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 22 Jul 20, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Cylindra Beets root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 31
Dark Opal Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Datil peppers pepper Oct 4 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 31
Early Wonder Beets root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 29 – Dec 3
Egg Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Empress of India Nasturtium Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 31
English Thyme herb Oct 4 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
English White Daisy Flowers flower Oct 4 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Evergreen Bunching Onions root vegetable Oct 11 Nov 1 Mar 1
Firecracker Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Fish Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 16
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Fresno Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Gaillardia Annual Mix Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Genovese Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 8
Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers flower Oct 4 Nov 1 Jan 20, 2027 – Feb 4, 2027
Ginger root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 22 Jul 20, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 12, 2027
Globe Gilia Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027
Glorious Gleam Nasturtium Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 29
Golden Celery vegetable Oct 4 Nov 8 Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 11, 2027
Golden Detroit Beets root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26 – Dec 31
Golden Globe Turnips root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 16 – Dec 21
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Grano Red Onions root vegetable Oct 4 Nov 1 Mar 1
Grano White Onions root vegetable Oct 4 Nov 1 Mar 1
Greek Basil herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 22, 2027
Green Cabbage brassica Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Green Globe Artichoke vegetable Oct 11 Nov 15 Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Green shiso leaves herb Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Gypsy Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Habanero Pepper pepper Oct 11 Nov 22 Feb 20, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 1
Harris Model Parsnips root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 30
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 8
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 14
Honeydew Melon melon Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 23, 2027 – Mar 10, 2027
Horehound Herb herb Oct 25 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes tomato Oct 11 Nov 8 Jan 17, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Italian Large Leaf Basil herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 22, 2027
Italian Oregano herb Oct 11 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Feb 10, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 13, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes tomato Oct 11 Nov 8 Jan 22, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
King Arthur Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Kuroda Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10
Lacy Phacelia Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Lemon Mint Herb herb Oct 25 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Lemongrass herb Oct 11 Nov 15 Perennial — see plant page
Lettuce Leaf Basil herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Licorice Basil herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Lime Basil herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 22, 2027
Little Fingers Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 25, 2027
Luffa gourds vegetable Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 23, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Lunar White Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Mariachi Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 20, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Marion Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Marketmore 76 Cucumber cucumber Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 22, 2027
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes tomato Oct 11 Nov 8 Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 12, 2027
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil herb Oct 11 Nov 8 Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Napoletano Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29
Nodding Catchfly Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Nutri-Red Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Orange Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Orion Florence Fennel vegetable Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
Padron Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Paris Market Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 26
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Paul Robeson tomatoes tomato Oct 11 Nov 8 Jan 17, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Peach Melba Nasturtium Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 31
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Pineapple Tomatillos vegetable Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 17, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Pistou Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14
Pixie Delight Lupine Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027
Plains Coreopsis flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Poblano Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Powderpuff Aster Flowers flower Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 22, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Purple Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Purple Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Purple Haze Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 13, 2027
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 29 – Dec 1
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027
Purple Tomatillos vegetable Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 22, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Queen Anne's Lace Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027
Red Burgundy Onions root vegetable Oct 4 Nov 1 Feb 19, 2027 – Mar 1, 2027
Red Cabbage brassica Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 9
Red Rubin Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 26
Red Velvet Leaf Basil herb Oct 25 Nov 8 Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Roman Chamomile herb Oct 11 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Roselle calyces and leaves vegetable Oct 18 Nov 8 Apr 7, 2027 – May 7, 2027
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Rue herb Oct 11 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Rutgers Tomato tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Scarlet Sage Flowers flower Oct 18 Nov 8 Perennial — see plant page
Serrano Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Shishito Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Single Mix China Aster Flowers flower Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 17, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 29 – Dec 11
Snow White Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Solar Yellow Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Southport Red Globe Onions root vegetable Oct 4 Nov 1 Mar 1
Southport White Globe Onions root vegetable Oct 4 Nov 1 Mar 1
Spanish Sweet White Onions root vegetable Oct 4 Nov 1 Feb 19, 2027 – Mar 1, 2027
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 26 – Dec 1
Sparky Mix Marigolds flower Oct 11 Nov 1 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Spicy Globe Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 24
St. Valery Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 19
Sugar Baby Watermelon melon Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Sweet Marjoram herb Oct 11 Nov 8 Jan 22, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Tall Trailing Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Tendercrisp Celery vegetable Oct 4 Nov 8 Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 16, 2027
Tendersweet Carrots root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 10
Tepin Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Mar 15, 2027 – Jun 3, 2027
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Jan 15, 2027 – Feb 4, 2027
Thai Basil herb Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Oct 11 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers pepper Oct 4 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Tropical Milkweed Flowers flower Oct 11 Nov 8 Perennial — see plant page
True Watercress vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Upland Cress vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Verde Tomatillos vegetable Oct 18 Nov 8 Jan 22, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Vietnamese Coriander herb Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 11 – Dec 31
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Waltham 29 Broccoli brassica Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Whirlybird Nasturtium Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 21 – Dec 31
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
White Detroit Beets root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26 – Dec 31
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 1 – Dec 11
White Lisbon Bunching Onions root vegetable Oct 11 Nov 1 Jan 5
Wormwood herb Oct 11 Nov 1 Perennial — see plant page
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Yellow Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Oct 25 Nov 1 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Oct 18 Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027

Plant Outside in October

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Alaska Early Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 10
Alfalfa Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Oct 25 Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Bouquet Dill herb Transplant Oct 18 Dec 7 – Dec 22
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Caraway herb Transplant Oct 11 Perennial — see plant page
Carentan Leeks allium Transplant Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 15 – Dec 17
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 25
Chervil herb Transplant Oct 11 Nov 15 – Nov 25
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers flower Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Dandelion herb Transplant Oct 11 Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley herb Transplant Oct 18 Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 10
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 10
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Dukat Dill herb Transplant Oct 18 Nov 27 – Dec 7
Dutch Yellow Shallots allium Transplant Oct 4 Jan 2, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 15 – Dec 25
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Evergreen Parsley herb Transplant Oct 18 Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower Transplant Oct 25 Dec 9 – Dec 24
Fenugreek herb Transplant Oct 18 Nov 22 – Dec 7
French Red Shallots allium Transplant Oct 4 Jan 2, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers flower Transplant Oct 11 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Giant Musselburgh Leeks allium Transplant Oct 18 Jan 26, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Jan 16
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Green Arrow Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 15 – Dec 20
Hamburg Rooted Parsley herb Transplant Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Oct 11 Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027
Holland Red Shallots allium Transplant Oct 4 Jan 2, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22 – Dec 27
Little Marvel Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 10 – Dec 13
Mammoth Dill herb Transplant Oct 18 Dec 2 – Dec 22
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 18 – Dec 24
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Oct 18 Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Michihili Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 20
OG American Flag Leeks allium Transplant Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 20 – Dec 24
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 10 – Dec 18
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 8 – Dec 12
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Oct 18 Dec 2 – Dec 27
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 25 – Dec 30
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower Transplant Oct 25 Dec 9 – Dec 24
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Transplant Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower Transplant Oct 18 Dec 12 – Dec 27
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Transplant Oct 18 Nov 27 – Dec 12
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 2 – Dec 6
Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion root vegetable Transplant Oct 4 Jan 17, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 5 – Dec 15
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Oct 11 Dec 15
Viola and pansy edible flowers flower Transplant Oct 18 Dec 17 – Dec 27
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Transplant Oct 18 Dec 22
Wando Pea legume Transplant Oct 11 Dec 13 – Dec 18
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Oct 18 Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027

Harvest in October

Nothing to harvest in October for Zone 11A.
Next window: November — 17 varieties, including Beauty Pink Radishes, Beauty Purple Radishes, Beauty White Radishes.

Key Tasks for October in Zone 11A

  1. 1 Start 349 varieties indoors this month under grow lights or in a sunny south-facing window. Use a seed-starting mix and bottom heat (70–75°F) for best germination rates.
  2. 2 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
  3. 3 Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around heat-sensitive crops to retain moisture and keep root zones cooler. Water deeply and less frequently rather than shallow daily watering.
  4. 4 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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