What to Plant in October in Zone 8
Here is what you can sow in October if you garden in USDA zone 8. Dates use typical zone 8 frosts, so your own microclimate may shift them by a week or two.
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| Crop | Window | Sow between |
|---|---|---|
| CilantroCalypso | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 15 |
| Lettuce, leafSalad Bowl | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 31 |
| Lettuce, romaineChalupa | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 31 |
| Lettuce, headButtercrunch | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 15 |
| SpinachBloomsdale | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 20 |
| ArugulaAstro | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 31 |
| Mustard GreensFlorida Broadleaf | fall | Aug 20 – Oct 1 |
| RadishCherry Belle | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 15 |
| GarlicMusic | fall | Oct 15 – Nov 30 |
| Bok ChoyJoi Choi F1 | fall | Aug 27 – Oct 6 |
| Rapini (Broccoli Raab)Zamboni F1 | fall | Aug 22 – Oct 1 |
| TatsoiTatsoi | fall | Aug 22 – Oct 6 |
| MizunaMizuna Early | fall | Aug 27 – Oct 11 |
| Daikon RadishMiyashige | fall | Aug 27 – Oct 6 |
| SorrelProfusion | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 16 |
| WatercressCommon | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 16 |
| ShallotAmbition | fall | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
| DillFernleaf | fall | Sep 13 – Oct 25 |
| ChervilCurled | fall | Sep 20 – Nov 1 |
| Lettuce | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 31 |
| Calendula (Pot Marigold)Resina | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 15 |
| Mache (Corn Salad)Vit | fall | Sep 16 – Nov 5 |
| Cress, gardenCurled | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 31 |