What to Plant in October in Prince Edward Island

Your October planting guide for Prince Edward Island (USDA Zones 5–6, typically Zone 6). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 5–6 — 155–180 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

Zone 6 — October in Prince Edward Island★ Most of PE

784 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 784

Full Zone 6 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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Alexandria

Berries & Fruits · 100-120d

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+ 776 more Zone 6 varieties for October →

Zone 5 — October in Prince Edward Island

870 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 870

Full Zone 5 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Ace 56

Tomatoes · 70-75d

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Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

🧺

Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

🧺

Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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+ 862 more Zone 5 varieties for October →