What should I plant in October in Birmingham, AL?

In October in Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), you can plant Chives, Cilantro, Mint, Parsley, Beet, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Cilantro in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Cilantro: direct sow Oct 9 – Dec 31 and Jan 1 – May 16.

When do I plant Mint in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

What to Plant in October

Birmingham, AL · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 25 Frost-free days: 230

Full year calendar for Birmingham

First frost is coming — protect remaining tender crops and finish fall plantings. Plant garlic for next year. Focus on storage crops and season extension.

October at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Chives

Cilantro

Mint

Parsley

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Onion

Peas

Potato

Radish

Spinach

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 11

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

Sep 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Lettuce

Sep 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Sep 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Later this month

Kale

Oct 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Transplant 14

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Broccoli

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Sep 16 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Lettuce

Oct 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Oct 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Direct Sow 8

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Plant now

Beet

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Peas

Sep 24 – Dec 31

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Cilantro

Oct 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Radish

Oct 9 – Nov 23

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Later this month

Potato

Oct 24 – Nov 8

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

October Gardening Tips

Start Lettuce, Kale, Spinach indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Clean up spent crops to reduce overwintering pest and disease pressure.