What to Plant in October

Denver, CO · Zone 5b

Last frost: May 5 Frost-free days: 154
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The growing season is winding down. Plant garlic for next year, clean up spent crops, and sow cover crops on empty beds. Cold frames can extend the harvest.

No crops are typically planted in October for Zone 5b.

Try checking adjacent months or a warmer zone.

October Gardening Tips

  • Clean up spent crops to reduce overwintering pest and disease pressure.

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