What to Plant in October

Salt Lake City, UT · Zone 6b

Last frost: Apr 15 Frost-free days: 183
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First frost is coming — protect remaining tender crops and finish fall plantings. Plant garlic for next year. Focus on storage crops and season extension.

No crops are typically planted in October for Zone 6b.

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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