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What to sow in October
in USDA zone 8
50 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 8: about 15 March. First autumn frost about 30 November. This is the October page; jump to this month.
Sow in October
Apple
Sow February to November
Apricot
Sow February to November
Arugula
Sow February to October
Asian Pear
Sow February to November
Blackberry
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Sow February to November
Bok Choy
Sow February to October
Cabbage
Sow February to October
Cherry (Sour)
Sow February to November
Cherry (Sweet)
Sow February to November
Cilantro
Sow February to October
Collard Greens
Sow February to October
Cranberry
Sow February to November
Elderberry
Sow February to November
Endive & Escarole
Sow February to October
Fennel
Sow February to October
Fig
Sow February to November
Garlic
Sow October to November
Gooseberry
Sow February to November
Grape (Table)
Sow February to November
Grape (Wine)
Sow February to November
Kale
Sow February to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Sow February to November
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Sow February to November
Kohlrabi
Sow February to October
Lettuce
Sow February to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Mulberry
Sow February to November
Mustard Greens
Sow February to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Sow March to October
Nectarine
Sow February to November
Parsley
Sow February to October
Passionfruit
Sow February to November
Pawpaw
Sow February to November
Pea
Sow February to October
Peach
Sow February to November
Pear
Sow February to November
Plum (European)
Sow February to November
Plum (Japanese)
Sow February to November
Pomegranate
Sow February to November
Quince
Sow February to November
Radish
Sow February to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Sow February to November
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Sow February to November
Rhubarb
Sow February to November
Scallion
Sow February to October
Spinach
Sow February to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Sow February to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Swiss Chard
Sow February to October
Turnip
Sow February to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Plant out in October
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Beetroot
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Broccoli
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Carrot
Harvest April to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Radicchio
Harvest August to December
Ready to pick in October
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Apple
Harvest July to February
Arugula
Harvest March to November
Asian Pear
Harvest July to November
Basil
Harvest May to October
Beetroot
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest May to October
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest May to October
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest May to October
Bok Choy
Harvest April to December
Broccoli
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Brussels Sprouts
Harvest October to December
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Carrot
Harvest April to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Cherry (Sour)
Harvest July to November
Cilantro
Harvest April to December
Cranberry
Harvest May to October
Cucumber
Harvest May to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Eggplant
Harvest May to November
Elderberry
Harvest May to October
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Gooseberry
Harvest May to October
Grape (Table)
Harvest July to November
Grape (Wine)
Harvest July to November
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Kale
Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Harvest July to November
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Harvest July to November
Leek
Harvest June to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Lettuce
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Mulberry
Harvest July to November
Mustard Greens
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Okra
Harvest May to November
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Parsley
Harvest April to December
Passionfruit
Harvest May to December
Pawpaw
Harvest July to November
Pea
Harvest April to December
Pear
Harvest July to February
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Quince
Harvest July to November
Radicchio
Harvest August to December
Radish
Harvest March to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest May to October
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest May to October
Rutabaga
Harvest September to December
Scallion
Harvest April to December
Snap Bean
Harvest May to October
Strawberry
Harvest May to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Sweet Bell Pepper
Harvest May to November
Sweet Corn
Harvest May to November
Sweet Potato
Harvest July to October
Swiss Chard
Harvest April to December
Tomatillo
Harvest May to October
Zucchini (Courgette)
Harvest August to November
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in October in USDA zone 8?
50 crops go in this month in USDA zone 8: Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Bok Choy and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 8?
Typically around 15 March, with the first autumn frost about 30 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 USDA zone 8?
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Apple, Arugula, Asian Pear, Basil, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush) 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
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.