Zone 4A — October
What to Plant in October in Zone 4A
October in Zone 4A:
0 crops to start indoors,
0 to plant or direct sow outside, and
7 entering harvest window.
Last frost averages May 14. Reference city: Fargo, ND.
0 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
7 Harvest
Start Indoors in October
Nothing to start seeds indoors in October for Zone 4A.
Next window: November
— 1 variety, including Garlic.
Plant Outside in October
Nothing to plant or sow outside in October for Zone 4A.
Next window: November
— 1 variety, including Garlic.
Harvest in October
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jicama Mexican Yam Bean | legume | May 28 | Oct 15 – Nov 4 |
| Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers (fall planting) | flower | Jul 1 | Oct 4 |
| Golden Celery (fall planting) | vegetable | Jul 1 | Oct 4 |
| Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop (fall planting) | cover crop | Jul 1 | Oct 4 |
| Savoy Perfection Cabbage (fall planting) | brassica | Jul 1 | Oct 4 |
| Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers (fall planting) | flower | Jul 1 | Oct 4 |
| Verona Red (fall planting) | lettuce | Jul 1 | Oct 1 |
Key Tasks for October in Zone 4A
- 1 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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