What to Plant in October in Washington DC
Your October planting guide for Washington DC (USDA Zones 7–8, typically Zone 7). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 7–8 — 210–240 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Transplant Outdoors
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Direct Sow
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Washington DC · Zones 7–8
Zone 7 October guideZone 7 — October in Washington DC★ Most of DC
644 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 644
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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Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
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Zone 8 — October in Washington DC
574 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 574
