What to plant in October, zone 6b

In zone 6b, the typical last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 22. Here is your October checklist.

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

GarlicOctober 29 to November 5
Swiss ChardSeptember 24 to October 1

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These are zone 6b averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.

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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.