October · Mid-autumn

What to sow in October in Lyon

19 crops are in their window this month in Lyon — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 14 Apr
First frost≈ 13 Nov
Frost-free days43 days
October averages10°–19°C

Vegetables

16 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 24 Oct
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Closes 9 Oct
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Closes 23 Oct
Choy Sum
Direct sow · cut flowering stems young for the most tender bite
Closes 9 Oct
Daikon Radish
Direct sow · cold weather sweetens the roots after a light frost
Closes 2 Oct

Herbs

3 in season
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Closes 9 Oct
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 14 Oct
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 4 Oct

Fruit · nothing to sow this month