What to Plant in October in Minnesota
Your October planting guide for Minnesota (USDA Zones 3–5, typically Zone 4). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 3–5 — 120–155 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Minnesota · Zones 3–5
Zone 4 October guideZone 4 — October in Minnesota★ Most of MN
883 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 883
Zone 3 — October in Minnesota
879 varieties active · Last frost May 15 · 120-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 879
Zone 5 — October in Minnesota
870 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 870
