October · Mid-autumn

What to sow in October in Paris

27 crops are in their window this month in Paris — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 31 Mar
First frost≈ 30 Nov
Frost-free days60 days
October averages10°–18°C

Vegetables

23 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
All month
Beets
Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination
Closes 6 Oct
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Closes 26 Oct
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Opens 19 Oct
Chicory & Endive
Direct sow · blanch leaves to mellow their bitter edge
Closes 2 Oct

Herbs

4 in season
Chervil
Direct sow · prefers cool shade, bolts quickly once hot
Closes 26 Oct
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Closes 26 Oct
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 31 Oct
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 21 Oct

Fruit · nothing to sow this month