October · Mid-autumn

What to sow in October in Houston

4 crops are in their window this month in Houston — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 5 Mar
First frost≈ 15 Nov
Frost-free days45 days
October averages64°–84°F

Vegetables

3 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Closes 2 Oct
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Opens 4 Oct
Shallots
Plant sets · plant sets pointy-end up, just under the soil
Opens 4 Oct

Herbs

1 in season
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 6 Oct

Fruit · nothing to sow this month