{"id":6531,"date":"2025-10-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/?p=6531"},"modified":"2025-09-30T18:46:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:46:33","slug":"plant-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/plant-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Plant in October: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents__top\">\n        <p class=\"table-of-contents__title\">\n            Contents        <\/p>\n        <button class=\"btn--small table-of-contents__action\" aria-label=\"Toggle table of contents\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents__list\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>October gardening looks <strong>completely different depending on where you live. <\/strong>Southern gardeners can plant almost anything and expect it to grow through winter. Northern zones have to be more strategic, focusing on crops that either mature quickly or can handle freezing temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, for most gardeners, October offers some of the best planting conditions of the year. Soil is still somewhat warm from summer, but air temperatures are cooling down. Rainfall is usually more reliable than in summer, and pest pressure drops dramatically. It&#8217;s basically perfect growing weather for the right plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The variety is amazing, too. <strong>You can plant vegetables for fresh winter eating,<\/strong> herbs that will overwinter on your windowsill, spring bulbs for next year&#8217;s color show, and perennials that need cold stratification. Some plants won&#8217;t even germinate properly without a cold winter, making October planting essential rather than optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of what you can plant in October for a flourishing garden.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"block-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"block-grid__item\">\n                    <div class=\"product-card \">\n                    <p class='block-title'>Celebration Swiss Chard<\/p>        \n                    <figure class=\"product-card__media\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" src='https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Celebration-Swiss-Chard.jpg' alt=\"Celebration Swiss Chard\" width='436' height='436'>            <\/figure>\n        \n                    <div class=\"product-card__rating\">\n                <div class=\"rating\">\n                    <p class=\"rating__text\">\n                        Our Rating                    <\/p>\n                    <ul 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            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Vegetables\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the vegetable garden, where a surprising amount of activity happens this month. My focus is usually on cold-tolerant leafy greens for soups and stews, but <strong>there are also delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/root-vegetables-10-tips-for-success\/\">root vegetables<\/a> <\/strong>ready to go in the ground now, depending on where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Spinach\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead and close-up shot of a large composition of developing leafy greens called Bloomsdale Spinach\" class=\"wp-image-2073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spinach-Bloomsdale-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fall is the perfect time to grow spinach. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a warmer region, summer spinach is usually terrible. The leaves turn bitter, and the plants bolt at the first hint of heat. But if you\u2019re willing to try again now, fall spinach stays sweet and tender for months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most zones can plant in October, though anything colder than zone 5 will need row covers once temperatures really drop. You can also <strong>choose more cold-tolerant varieties <\/strong>to ensure you get enough to harvest in the cold. &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/spinach\/products\/bloomsdale-spinach-seeds\">Bloomsdale<\/a>&#8216; is great for fall planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Kale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead and close-up shot of a composition of curly leaves with purple colored midribs of the Red Russian variety of kale\" class=\"wp-image-6534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kale-Red-Russian-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An early frost will only make kale sweeter. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kale is one of a few vegetables that actually tastes better after frost. The cold makes the leaves sweeter and less bitter. You can grow it through winter in zones 6-9, and even colder areas can harvest until hard freezes hit, making it a great option to plant in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/kale\/products\/red-russian-kale-seeds\">Red Russian<\/a>&#8216; has beautiful purple-tinged leaves and handles cold well. It will taste great even after sitting under snow for weeks. <strong>Direct seed where you want them if you\u2019re planting in October<\/strong> to save you some time. Seeds germinate quickly, in around 5 to 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Chard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of several developing leafy crops called Swiss Chard, showcasing their purple colored stems, all situated in a well lit area outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-2615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Swiss-Chard-1-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pretty and nutritious, chard is a must in the fall garden. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rainbow chard is one of the most ornamental vegetables you can grow, thanks to its color. The stems come in various bright hues, depending on the variety you choose. The fact that it&#8217;s also nutritious and cold-hardy is just a bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zones 4-9 can plant it now for a winter harvest. <\/strong>Even in zone 4, it&#8217;ll survive with some protection during the worst weather. &#8216;Celebration&#8217; gives you the most color variation, while &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/vegetables-greens\/products\/five-color-silverbeet-swiss-chard-seeds\">Five Color Silverbeet<\/a>&#8216; has particularly tender leaves. Plant the seeds about an inch apart and harvest baby greens in as little as 20 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Garlic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garlic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing.jpg\" alt=\"Garlic plants growing in the garden, featuring tall, slender green leaves.\" class=\"wp-image-684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/garlic-planting-and-growing-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plant your favorite garlic variety in October for a spring crop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>October is when you should be planting garlic. Like other famous spring bulbs that need to be planted in fall, garlic bulbs need a long cold period to develop properly, which means planting in fall for harvest next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardneck varieties like &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/music-hardneck-garlic?_pos=5&amp;_sid=4de394730&amp;_ss=r\">Music<\/a>&#8216; work best in zones 3-7. Softneck types like &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/german-white-hardneck-garlic?_pos=9&amp;_sid=4de394730&amp;_ss=r\">German White<\/a>&#8216; are better for zones 8-10. Don\u2019t plant grocery store garlic, as it&#8217;s treated to prevent sprouting and rarely performs well. <strong>Buy seed garlic instead for the best results.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Carrots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carrots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead and close-up shot of a small pile of orange carrot crops, all covered in soil in a well lit area\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-piled-up-Carrots-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carrots become sweeter and more tender in cool conditions. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Root vegetables generally perform <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.illinois.edu\/blogs\/flowers-fruits-and-frass\/2018-08-14-fall-carrots-holiday-harvest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better in fall conditions<\/a> than in unpredictable spring ones. Carrots are definitely one of those. The temperature drops concentrate sugars and slow growth, giving you sweeter, more tender roots instead of the woody, bitter ones you get in late spring and summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/carrots\/products\/little-finger-carrot-seeds\">Little Finger<\/a>&#8216; is perfect for northern zones where you need quick maturity. Southern gardeners can grow longer varieties like &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/carrots\/products\/scarlet-nantes-carrot-organic-seeds\">Scarlet Nantes<\/a>&#8216; since they have more growing time. When you plant in October, <strong>check your average last frost date<\/strong> and aim to direct sow around two to four weeks before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Beets\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a red-purple colored root crop of a variety of beet called chioggia, featuring its uniquely patterned flesh\" class=\"wp-image-2847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chioggia-Beet-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get tasty beets and greens from the same plant. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re getting two vegetables in one with beets, as the greens are also edible and super nutritious. Both parts taste much better when grown in cool weather instead of summer heat. But you have the bonus of being able to harvest a few greens earlier to use while you wait for the roots to fully mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/beets\/products\/detroit-dark-red-beet-seeds\">Detroit Dark Red<\/a>&#8216; is a reliable variety that <strong>performs well pretty much everywhere.<\/strong> &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/beets\/products\/chioggia-organic-beet-seeds\">Chioggia<\/a>&#8216; has beautiful pink and white striped roots that look amazing sliced. If you&#8217;re growing mainly for greens, try &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/beets\/products\/bulls-blood-beet-seeds\">Bull&#8217;s Blood<\/a>&#8216; with its deep red foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Radishes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radishes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a row of developing red-purple colored radish crop, placed on rich soil outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-6032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Radishes-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fast-growing radishes are a sure bet in fall. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Radishes are perfect for impatient gardeners since you can harvest in 30 days or less. Plus, if you plant in October, cool weather keeps them mild and crisp instead of woody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/radish\/products\/cherry-belle-radish-seeds\">Cherry Belle<\/a>&#8216; is almost foolproof (even for beginners) and stays mild even if you forget to harvest on time. For something special, try &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/radish\/products\/mantanghong-watermelon-radish-seeds\">Watermelon<\/a>&#8216; radishes with their beautiful pink interiors. <strong>Plant radishes every two weeks through October <\/strong>for continuous harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Onions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions.jpg\" alt=\"Several rows of developing yellow crops on rich brown soil outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-2617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Onions-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select the right onions for your region to ensure big, healthy bulbs in spring. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall is a good time to plant onions for next year&#8217;s harvest. The bulbs establish roots over winter and start growing early in spring, giving you a reliable harvest if you plant in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-day varieties like &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/onions\/products\/texas-early-grano-bulb-onion-seeds\">Texas Early Grano<\/a>&#8216; work in southern areas, while long-day types like &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/onions\/products\/yellow-sweet-spanish-utah-bulb-onion-seeds\">Yellow Sweet Spanish<\/a> &#8216; are better up north. <strong>It&#8217;s crucial to match the variety to your region, <\/strong>or they won&#8217;t bulb properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Broccoli\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broccoli<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead and close-up shot of a cluster of green colored florets of the Broccoli crop, growing alongside its large leaves outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-top-view-and-close-up-shot-of-a-growing-Broccoli-crop-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Broccoli is a dependable cool-weather crop. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer broccoli is usually a disappointment in warmer regions. High temperatures cause loose, bitter heads to form that usually bolt before you can harvest them. Stress from drought causes bitter flavor and premature bolting. This is more of a cool-weather crop that performs much better if you plant in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zones 6-10 can plant now, though <strong>northern areas should consider using transplants<\/strong> instead of seeds for faster establishment. &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/broccoli\/products\/waltham-29-broccoli-seeds\">Waltham 29<\/a>&#8216; produces lots of side shoots after the main head and is specifically bred for cold tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Turnips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turnips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead and close-up shot of a composition of freshly harvested white colored turnips, on rich soil outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-1692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-close-up-shot-of-Turnips-placed-on-top-of-rich-soil-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Try sweet and mild fall-grown turnips to change your mind about their flavor. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most gardeners (and home cooks) don&#8217;t appreciate turnips, but fall-grown ones might change your mind. Both the roots and greens become sweet and mild when grown in cool weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/turnips\/products\/purple-top-white-globe-turnip-seeds\">Purple Top White Globe<\/a>&#8216; is the classic variety that works in zones 3-9. &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/turnips\/products\/market-express-turnip-seeds\">White Lady<\/a>&#8216; turnips are sweeter and mature faster, perfect for colder areas. <strong>Direct seed these since they form taproots<\/strong> that don&#8217;t transplant well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Herbs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Herbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t have a vegetable garden without a few herbs to spruce up your dishes and <a href=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/sow-your-love-for-pollinators\/\">draw pollinators<\/a> at the same time. October is a little late for herb planting in colder regions, but the beauty of these is that you can grow them in containers indoors, too. With the help of a grow light, you can harvest herbs year-round, no matter what the conditions are like outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Oregano\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oregano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a large composition of clusters of fuzzy green leaves of the Oregano plant, basking in bright sunlight outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-6535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oregano-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plant oregano now in zones 5-10. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mediterranean herbs may handle summer heat well once established, but for planting and early growth, <strong>cooler conditions are much more reliable. <\/strong>Planting in October gives them time to establish without the stress of blazing sun and high temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zones 5-10 can plant oregano now, though northern areas should stick to growing indoors to avoid damaging temperature dips that stunt growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/oregano\/products\/true-greek-oregano-seeds\">Greek oregano<\/a> has the strongest flavor, while common oregano is milder and more cold-hardy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start with small plants rather than seeds<\/strong> if you\u2019re in a lower zone. Oregano is slow to establish from seed, and you&#8217;ll get faster results with transplants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Cilantro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cilantro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead shot of developing Cilantro crops in a well lit area outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-2341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cilantro-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cilantro thrives in cool fall weather, and is easy to transplant into a pot indoors when frost hits. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat is cilantro&#8217;s worst enemy, causing it to bolt immediately in summer temperatures. Cool October weather keeps plants leafy and delicious until frost, when you can bring pots indoors to overwinter. Southern zones can grow it all winter, while northern areas get good harvests until hard frost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Succession plant cilantro every few weeks through October<\/strong> if you need a lot to harvest. If you typically use a couple of leaves as a final garnish to your dishes, one plant should be plenty. Harvest regularly to stop the stems from becoming leggy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Parsley\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parsley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a clusters of flat and serrated leaves of the Parsley plant, placed in a well lit area outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-6536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parsley-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plant parsley transplants in October.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/parsley\/products\/flat-leaf-parsley-seeds\">Flat-leaf parsley<\/a> gives you fresh herbs through winter and early spring in many climates if you grow indoors. Curly parsley is less cold-hardy but still worth growing for the texture it adds as a garnish. Both types are also great for growing indoors if you\u2019re in a lower zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant transplants now for the best establishment <\/strong>before winter. Seeds are incredibly slow to germinate and won&#8217;t give you much to harvest before cold weather hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Dill\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a small composition of rows of developing fragrant Dill herbs, placed in rich brown soil outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-6537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dill-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Direct sow dill, as it doesn&#8217;t transplant well. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For fresh dill all winter, plant in October in zones 6-10 in containers. You can leave it outside until consistent frost hits, and bring it indoors to continue harvesting for the rest of winter. A grow light will ensure growth doesn\u2019t become too sparse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s better to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/dill\/products\/tetra-dill-seeds\">direct sow dill<\/a> since it doesn&#8217;t transplant well. <strong>The feathery foliage also looks beautiful<\/strong> even when it&#8217;s not being harvested, making it a great houseplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Chives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a small composition of slender green leaves of the Chives, all developing from rich brown soil outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-2353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chives-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chives produce pretty spring blooms year after year. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These onion relatives are incredibly easy to establish and will come back year after year once planted. Plant in October to give them time to develop good root systems before winter. Common chives have a mild onion flavor, while garlic chives taste more like garlic, but both are equally cold-hardy and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/common-chives-seeds?_pos=1&amp;_sid=7d8c9663e&amp;_ss=r\">seed<\/a>, but <strong>divisions from existing clumps establish much faster.<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to plant too much, as the leaves grow back quickly after harvesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Flowers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>October is an interesting time for growing flowers. You\u2019re either planting <a href=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/fall-sown-flowers\/\">spring flowers that need a cold winter<\/a> to establish, or quick-growing annuals that can still produce some blooms in fall before temperatures drop too low. Before you start, make sure you understand your climate restrictions to avoid planting now and having your hard work wasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Daffodil\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daffodil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a composition of vibrant yellow-orange colored Daffodil flowers, alongside their dark-green foliage outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-1724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daffodil-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plant reliable daffodils for years of cheerful sunny blooms. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October is prime time for planting spring bulbs, <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/golden-dawn-daffodil-bulbs?_pos=19&amp;_sid=cf7fe3c8f&amp;_ss=r\">daffodils<\/a> are among the most reliable (and popular). They generally naturalize well and multiply over time without any help from you. While they do look amazing on their own, they make much more of an impact when planted in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant bulbs pointed end up, about two or three times as deep as the bulb is tall. If you\u2019re growing a few and want that <a href=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/seeds-cottagecore-garden\/\">cottage garden look<\/a>, plant in groups of odd numbers. It looks more natural than formal rows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Tulip\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tulip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a large composition of various, vibrant colored flowers of the Tulip, all situated in a well lit area outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-6538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tulip-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tulips come in many forms and colors. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like daffodils, <strong>these spring showstoppers need a cold winter to bloom properly,<\/strong> which is why it is essential to plant in October. Without that cold period, you may get leaves, but you probably won\u2019t see any flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Darwin tulips are the most reliable for perennializing, though most tulips are typically treated as annuals. You can find tulips in almost any color, so shop around for your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/search?q=tulips&amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\">varieties<\/a> before planting to find the perfect one for your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Coral_Bells\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coral Bells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of a composition of tall stems adorned with red blooms alongside its green foliage outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-4685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coral-Bells-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coral bells bring life to the garden with colorful foliage and airy spring flowers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These perennials are valued more for their colorful foliage than their flowers, but both are beautiful. Plant in October to establish before winter, leading to better performance next year. <strong>They are great for filling shady spots<\/strong> where other blooms would struggle. Plus, the range of colors and patterns means you\u2019re bound to find one you fall in love with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant coral bells in partial shade with good drainage. They&#8217;re prone to crown rot if planted too deeply or in soggy soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Sweet_Pea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet Pea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a composition of vibrant colored Sweet Pea flowers, growing alongside their tall slender stems in a well lit area\" class=\"wp-image-4639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Royal-Blend-Sweet-Pea-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fragrant and beautiful sweet peas can be planted in spring and fall. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cool-season <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/annuals-spring-containers\/\">annuals<\/a> like sweet peas thrive in zones 7-10 when you plant in October, growing through winter for early blooms. <strong>Colder zones may want to wait until early spring, <\/strong>as October is a little late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soak <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/search?q=sweet+pea&amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\">seeds<\/a> overnight before planting and provide something for them to climb immediately, like a trellis or fence. Providing support early means you don\u2019t risk damaging the roots later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Yarrow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yarrow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a composition of Colorado Blend Yarrow, showcasing its flower blooms with a multitude of colors ranging from red, pink, yellow, and white, all situated in a well lit area outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-1858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Colorado-Blend-Yarrow-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yarrow is a reliable perennial perfect for pollinators and bouquets. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/foolproof-perennials\/\">tough perennial<\/a> provides crucial nectar for pollinators. That may not be this year if you plant in October (depending on your climate), but <strong>you can expect flowers to pop up next year.<\/strong> The flowers also dry beautifully for arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All varieties are equally tough and drought-tolerant once established. When it comes to aesthetics,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/colorado-blend-yarrow-seeds\"> <\/a>\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/colorado-blend-yarrow-seeds\">Colorado Blend<\/a>\u2019 is best if you want maximum color in your flower garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Coneflower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coneflower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a composition of purple coneflowers in a well lit area outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-3037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coneflower-1-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easy to grow and beneficial to wildlife, coneflowers supply pretty pops of color. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Purple coneflower is incredibly easy to grow. The native <strong>seeds benefit from natural cold stratification<\/strong> over winter, making fall an ideal sowing time. Plant in October and you\u2019ll enjoy pollinator-friendly flowers next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The classic purple coneflower has large purple flowers, but varieties like &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/echinacea\/products\/white-swan-echinacea-seeds\">White Swan<\/a>&#8216; offer white blooms for a different look. Both attract butterflies and provide seeds for birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Foxglove\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foxglove<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis.jpg\" alt=\"A field of tall green flower stalks with clusters of pink and white bell shaped flowers growing up the stem.\" class=\"wp-image-3910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Digitalis-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foxgloves provide charm in shady spaces. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These dramatic biennials <strong>need to be planted this fall to bloom next year. <\/strong>Plant in October if your first frost date is later in the year. The tall flower spikes create incredible vertical interest in shade gardens.&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/gloxiniiflora-blend-foxglove-seeds\">Gloxiniiflora Blend<\/a>&#8216; offers flowers in multiple colors on tall spikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that all parts of foxglove are toxic, so avoid planting where children might be tempted to touch or taste the attractive flowers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October offers some of the best planting conditions of the year in many climates, with cool air ideal for cool-season crops. 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