What to plant in October, zone 7a

In zone 7a, the typical last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25. Here is your October checklist.

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

Swiss ChardSeptember 27 to October 4

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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.