October · Mid-autumn
What to sow in October in Stockholm
12 crops are in their window this month in Stockholm — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 1 May
First frost≈ 26 Oct
Frost-free days25 days
October averages6°–11°C
Vegetables
8 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Mizuna
Direct sow · cut outer leaves young for a mild, peppery bite
Mustard Greens
Direct sow · pick young leaves often for the mildest flavor
Herbs · nothing to sow this month
Fruit
4 in season
Blackberries
Plant canes · thornless varieties are easiest for small gardens
Currants
Plant canes · prune out canes older than three years each winter
Gooseberries
Plant canes · mind the thorns; pick slightly underripe for pies
Raspberries
Plant canes · ever-bearing types fruit the first autumn