October · Mid-autumn

What to sow in October in New York

13 crops are in their window this month in New York — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 11 Apr
First frost≈ 7 Nov
Frost-free days37 days
October averages53°–66°F

Vegetables

11 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 18 Oct
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Closes 3 Oct
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Closes 17 Oct
Choy Sum
Direct sow · cut flowering stems young for the most tender bite
Closes 3 Oct
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Closes 24 Oct

Herbs

2 in season
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Closes 3 Oct
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 8 Oct

Fruit · nothing to sow this month