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What to plant in October

The right October tasks depend on your climate. Pick your USDA zone for a precise checklist, or enter your ZIP for dates from your nearest weather station.

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A taste: zone 6b in October

GarlicPlant in fall · October 29 to November 5
Swiss ChardPlant in fall · September 24 to October 1

See all of zone 6b for October →