October · Mid-autumn
What to sow in October in Vancouver
16 crops are in their window this month in Vancouver — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 10 Mar
First frost≈ 6 Nov
Frost-free days36 days
October averages9°–14°C
Vegetables
13 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Choy Sum
Direct sow · cut flowering stems young for the most tender bite
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
