What to Plant in October in California
Your October planting guide for California (USDA Zones 5–11, typically Zone 9). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 5–11 — 155–365 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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California · Zones 5–11
Zone 9 October guideZone 9 — October in California★ Most of CA
511 varieties active · Last frost February 15 · 290-day season
Zone 8 — October in California
574 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
Zone 10 — October in California
477 varieties active · Last frost January 31 · 320-day season
Zone 7 — October in California
644 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Acorn Squash (Table Queen)
Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d
Ailsa Craig Onion
Root Vegetables · 110d
Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion
Alliums · 110-120d
Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'
Peppers · 85-95d
Albion
Root Vegetables · 120d
Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
Alexandria
Berries & Fruits · 100-120d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Zone 11 — October in California
423 varieties active · Year-round growing
Zone 6 — October in California
784 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Zone 5 — October in California
870 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
