What to plant in October, zone 8b
In zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is your October checklist.
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
- CabbageSeptember 5 to October 10
- CauliflowerSeptember 5 to October 10
- KaleSeptember 12 to October 17
- SpinachSeptember 5 to October 10
- Swiss ChardOctober 17 to October 24
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These are zone 8b 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.