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What to sow in October
in USDA zone 9
62 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 9: about 15 February. First autumn frost about 15 December. This is the October page; jump to this month.
Sow in October
Apple
Sow February to December
Apricot
Sow February to December
Arugula
Sow January to November
Asian Pear
Sow February to December
Beetroot
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Sow February to November
Bok Choy
Sow January to November
Broccoli
Sow January to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Bulb Onion
Sow October to March
Cabbage
Sow January to November
Carrot
Sow January to October · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Sow January to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Celery
Sow January to October
Cherry (Sour)
Sow February to December
Cherry (Sweet)
Sow February to December
Chives
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Sow January to November
Collard Greens
Sow January to November
Cranberry
Sow February to November
Dill
Sow February to October
Elderberry
Sow February to November
Endive & Escarole
Sow January to November
Fava Bean
Sow January to November
Fennel
Sow January to November
Fig
Sow February to December
Garlic
Sow October to December
Globe Artichoke
Sow January to November
Gooseberry
Sow February to November
Grape (Table)
Sow February to December
Grape (Wine)
Sow February to December
Kale
Sow January to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Sow February to December
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Sow February to December
Kohlrabi
Sow January to November
Leek
Sow January to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Lettuce
Sow September to March · 3 in the club sowing now
Mulberry
Sow February to December
Mustard Greens
Sow January to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Sow February to November
Nectarine
Sow February to December
Parsley
Sow January to November
Passionfruit
Sow October to April
Pawpaw
Sow February to December
Pea
Sow January to November
Peach
Sow February to December
Pear
Sow February to December
Plum (European)
Sow February to December
Plum (Japanese)
Sow February to December
Pomegranate
Sow February to December
Quince
Sow February to December
Radish
Sow January to November · 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 January to November
Shallot
Sow January to November
Spinach
Sow January to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Sow February to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Swiss Chard
Sow January to November
Turnip
Sow January to November · 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.
Brussels Sprouts
Harvest November to December
Cucumber
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Eggplant
Harvest April to December
Okra
Harvest April to December
Radicchio
Harvest September to December
Rutabaga
Harvest October to December
Snap Bean
Harvest April to November
Sweet Bell Pepper
Harvest April to November
Ready to pick in October
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Apple
Harvest June to February
Asian Pear
Harvest June to November
Basil
Harvest April to November
Blackberry
Harvest April to October
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest April to October
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest April to October
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Cantaloupe
Harvest April to October
Carrot
Harvest March to December · 5 in the club sowing now
Cherry (Sour)
Harvest June to November
Cranberry
Harvest April to October
Cucumber
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Edamame
Harvest June to November
Eggplant
Harvest April to December
Elderberry
Harvest April to October
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Gooseberry
Harvest April to October
Grape (Table)
Harvest June to November
Grape (Wine)
Harvest June to November
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Harvest June to November
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Harvest June to November
Lettuce
Harvest February to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Mulberry
Harvest June to November
Okra
Harvest April to December
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Passionfruit
Harvest January to December
Pawpaw
Harvest June to November
Pear
Harvest June to February
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Quince
Harvest June to November
Radicchio
Harvest September to December
Radish
Harvest February to December · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest April to October
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest April to October
Rosemary
Harvest March to October
Rutabaga
Harvest October to December
Snap Bean
Harvest April to November
Strawberry
Harvest April to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Sweet Bell Pepper
Harvest April to November
Sweet Corn
Harvest April to November
Sweet Potato
Harvest July to November
Tomatillo
Harvest April to November
Watermelon
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 9?
62 crops go in this month in USDA zone 9: Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye) and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 9?
Typically around 15 February, with the first autumn frost about 15 December. 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 9?
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Apple, Asian Pear, Basil, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Butternut Squash (Pumpkin) 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.