What should I plant in October in New York, NY?

In October in New York, NY (zone 7b), you can plant Cilantro, Radish, Turnip, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Cilantro in New York, NY?

In New York, NY (zone 7b), Cilantro: direct sow Mar 17 – Jun 15 and Sep 9 – Oct 8.

When do I plant Radish in New York, NY?

In New York, NY (zone 7b), Radish: direct sow Mar 17 – Jun 15 and Sep 9 – Oct 16.

When do I plant Turnip in New York, NY?

In New York, NY (zone 7b), Turnip: direct sow Mar 9 – Oct 8.

What to Plant in October

New York, NY · Zone 7b

Last frost: Apr 1 Frost-free days: 228

Full year calendar for New York

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

Cilantro

Radish

Turnip

Direct Sow 3

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Turnip

Mar 9 – Oct 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Cilantro

Sep 9 – Oct 8

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Radish

Sep 9 – Oct 16

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

October Gardening Tips

Direct sow Radish, Turnip, Cilantro straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Clean up spent crops to reduce overwintering pest and disease pressure.

Nearby Cities

Philadelphia PA · Zone 7a Hartford CT · Zone 6b Providence RI · Zone 6b Baltimore MD · Zone 7a Boston MA · Zone 6b Syracuse NY · Zone 5b

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