What to Plant in October in Texas
Your October planting guide for Texas (USDA Zones 6–10, typically Zone 8). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 6–10 — 180–320 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Texas · Zones 6–10
Zone 8 October guideZone 8 — October in Texas★ Most of TX
574 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
Zone 7 — October in Texas
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 9 — October in Texas
511 varieties active · Last frost February 15 · 290-day season
Zone 6 — October in Texas
784 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Zone 10 — October in Texas
477 varieties active · Last frost January 31 · 320-day season