October · Mid-autumn

What to sow in October in Raleigh

3 crops are in their window this month in Raleigh — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 12 Apr
First frost≈ 2 Nov
Frost-free days32 days
October averages53°–74°F

Vegetables

3 in season
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Closes 19 Oct
Radishes
Direct sow · harvest promptly once mature or roots go pithy
Closes 19 Oct
Shallots
Plant sets · plant sets pointy-end up, just under the soil
Closes 19 Oct

Herbs · nothing to sow this month

Fruit · nothing to sow this month