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What to plant in October, zone 3a

In zone 3a, the typical last spring frost is May 29 and the first fall frost is September 5. Here is your October checklist.

Harvest

Expect to harvest these this month:

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.