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What to sow in October
in Hemel Hempstead (HP)

3 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost HP: about 1 May. First autumn frost about 30 October. This is the October page; jump to this month.

Sow in October

Plant out in October

Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.

Ready to pick in October

Apple
Harvest August to March
Beetroot
Harvest June to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest August to October
Broccoli
Harvest July to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Brussels Sprouts
Harvest October to February
Cabbage (Red)
Harvest August to November
Calabrese
Harvest June to October
Carrot
Harvest June to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest June to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Celeriac
Harvest October to December
Celery
Harvest August to November
Chard (Swiss Chard)
Harvest July to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Chilli Pepper (Hot)
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Chilli Pepper (Medium)
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Chilli Pepper (Mild)
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Chilli Pepper (Super Hot)
Harvest August to October
Coriander
Harvest May to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Courgette
Harvest July to October
Cucumber
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Cucumber (Greenhouse)
Harvest June to October
fennel bulb
Harvest August to October
Fig
Harvest August to October
French Beans
Harvest July to October
Grape (Greenhouse)
Harvest August to October
Grape (Outdoor)
Harvest September to October
Kale
Harvest September to March · 3 in the club sowing now
Kiwi (Hardy)
Harvest October to November
Kohlrabi
Harvest June to October
Leek
Harvest October to February · 3 in the club sowing now
Lettuce
Harvest May to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Lettuce (Butterhead)
Harvest May to October
Lettuce (Cos/Romaine)
Harvest June to October
Mizuna
Harvest May to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Mustard Greens
Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Onion (Salad/Spring)
Harvest May to October · 4 in the club sowing now
Pak Choi
Harvest May to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Parsley
Harvest June to October
Parsnip
Harvest October to January · 1 in the club sowing now
Pear
Harvest September to December
Potato
Harvest June to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Radish
Harvest April to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Autumn Fruiting)
Harvest August to October
Rocket
Harvest April to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Runner Beans
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Spinach
Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Squash & Pumpkin
Harvest August to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Swede (Rutabaga)
Harvest October to February · 1 in the club sowing now
Sweet Pepper
Harvest July to October
Sweetcorn
Harvest August to October
Tomato (Beefsteak)
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Tomato (Cherry)
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Tomato (Plum)
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Tomato (Specialty)
Harvest July to October
Tomato (Standard)
Harvest July to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Turnip
Harvest May to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Watercress
Harvest June to October

Coming up in November

Apple, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Cherry, Gooseberry, Jostaberry, Pear, Plum, Raspberry (Autumn Fruiting), Raspberry (Summer Fruiting), Redcurrant. See the November page.

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Questions people ask

What can I sow in October in Hemel Hempstead (HP)?

3 crops go in this month in Hemel Hempstead (HP): Blueberry, Broad Beans, Garlic.

When is the last frost in Hemel Hempstead (HP)?

Typically around 1 May, with the first autumn frost about 30 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.

What's ready to harvest in October in Hemel Hempstead (HP)?

Apple, Beetroot, Blackberry, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage (Red), Calabrese, Carrot and more.

Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest

Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.

Tony C Smith
Tony C Smith

Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.