What to Plant in October

Sioux Falls, SD · Zone 4b

Last frost: May 10 Frost-free days: 143
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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 4b.

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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