What to Plant in October in Zone 9
Here is what you can sow in October if you garden in USDA zone 9. Dates use typical zone 9 frosts, so your own microclimate may shift them by a week or two.
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| Crop | Window | Sow between |
|---|---|---|
| CilantroCalypso | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 4 |
| ParsleyItalian Flat-Leaf | fall | Sep 4 – Oct 20 |
| Lettuce, leafSalad Bowl | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 20 |
| Lettuce, romaineChalupa | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 20 |
| Lettuce, headButtercrunch | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 4 |
| SpinachBloomsdale | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 9 |
| ArugulaAstro | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 20 |
| KaleDazzling Blue | fall | Sep 4 – Oct 20 |
| Swiss ChardBright Lights | fall | Sep 4 – Oct 20 |
| CollardsGeorgia Southern | fall | Aug 21 – Oct 20 |
| Mustard GreensFlorida Broadleaf | fall | Sep 9 – Oct 21 |
| CabbageTiara | fall | Aug 21 – Oct 5 |
| KohlrabiWinner | fall | Sep 9 – Oct 10 |
| CarrotNapoli | fall | Sep 9 – Oct 5 |
| BeetDetroit Dark Red | fall | Sep 9 – Oct 10 |
| RadishCherry Belle | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 4 |
| TurnipPurple Top | fall | Sep 9 – Oct 15 |
| Onion, bunchingEvergreen | fall | Sep 9 – Oct 20 |
| Brussels SproutsLong Island Improved | fall | Aug 21 – Oct 6 |
| Napa CabbageBlues F1 | fall | Aug 27 – Oct 6 |
| Bok ChoyJoi Choi F1 | fall | Sep 16 – Oct 26 |
| Rapini (Broccoli Raab)Zamboni F1 | fall | Sep 11 – Oct 21 |
| Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)Crispy Blue | fall | Sep 6 – Oct 16 |
| TatsoiTatsoi | fall | Sep 11 – Oct 26 |
| MizunaMizuna Early | fall | Sep 16 – Oct 31 |
| Daikon RadishMiyashige | fall | Sep 16 – Oct 26 |
| EndiveFrisée Fine Maraîchère | fall | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| EscaroleBatavian Full Heart | fall | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| RadicchioPalla Rossa Mavrik | fall | Sep 1 – Oct 11 |
| SorrelProfusion | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 5 |
| WatercressCommon | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 5 |
| LeekLincoln | fall | Aug 22 – Oct 10 |
| CeleriacPrinz | fall | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| RutabagaLaurentian | fall | Aug 22 – Oct 3 |
| Fennel, FlorenceOrion | fall | Sep 5 – Oct 10 |
| DillFernleaf | fall | Oct 3 – Nov 14 |
| ChervilCurled | fall | Oct 10 – Nov 21 |
| Lettuce | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 20 |
| Calendula (Pot Marigold)Resina | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 4 |
| Mache (Corn Salad)Vit | fall | Oct 6 – Nov 25 |
| Cress, gardenCurled | fall | Sep 21 – Nov 20 |