What to Plant in October in Alberta
Your October planting guide for Alberta (USDA Zones 2–5, typically Zone 3). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 2–5 — 85–155 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Alberta · Zones 2–5
Zone 3 October guideZone 3 — October in Alberta★ Most of AB
879 varieties active · Last frost May 15 · 120-day season
Zone 2 — October in Alberta
183 varieties active · Last frost June 1 · 85-day season
Acorn Squash (Table Queen)
Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d
Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'
Peppers · 85-95d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Ambrosia
Corn · 75-80d
Ambrosia Cantaloupe
Melons · 86-90d
Armenian Cucumber
Cucumbers · 75d
Zone 4 — October in Alberta
883 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
Zone 5 — October in Alberta
870 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
