Sow now › Plymouth (PL) › October
What to sow in October
in Plymouth (PL)
3 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost PL: about 20 April. First autumn frost about 10 November. 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
Coming up in November
Apple, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Cherry, Gooseberry, Jostaberry, Pear, Plum, Raspberry (Autumn Fruiting), Raspberry (Summer Fruiting), Redcurrant. See the November page.
Your postcode
Type the first half of your postcode (NE12, SW1A) and you'll get the page for your area. Or a US ZIP and you'll get your zone.
Questions people ask
What can I sow in October in Plymouth (PL)?
3 crops go in this month in Plymouth (PL): Blueberry, Broad Beans, Garlic.
When is the last frost in Plymouth (PL)?
Typically around 20 April, with the first autumn frost about 10 November. 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 Plymouth (PL)?
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.
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.