October · Mid-autumn

What to sow in October in Dallas

8 crops are in their window this month in Dallas — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 7 Mar
First frost≈ 12 Nov
Frost-free days42 days
October averages60°–81°F

Vegetables

7 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 23 Oct
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Closes 29 Oct
Mizuna
Direct sow · cut outer leaves young for a mild, peppery bite
Closes 18 Oct
Mustard Greens
Direct sow · pick young leaves often for the mildest flavor
Closes 18 Oct
Radishes
Direct sow · harvest promptly once mature or roots go pithy
Closes 29 Oct

Herbs

1 in season
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 3 Oct

Fruit · nothing to sow this month