What to Plant in October in Iowa
Your October planting guide for Iowa (USDA Zones 4–6, typically Zone 5). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 4–6 — 135–180 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Iowa · Zones 4–6
Zone 5 October guideZone 5 — October in Iowa★ Most of IA
870 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 870
Zone 4 — October in Iowa
883 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 883
Zone 6 — October in Iowa
784 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 784
