What to plant in October, zone 8a
In zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is your October checklist.
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
- CabbageAugust 29 to October 3
- CauliflowerAugust 29 to October 3
- KaleSeptember 5 to October 10
- SpinachAugust 29 to October 3
- Swiss ChardOctober 10 to October 17
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 8a averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA 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.