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Sowing in October

October is for clearing and planting rather than sowing. Garlic and onion sets go in now and overwinter in place — they need the cold. Root vegetables can stay in the ground until the first hard frost, which actually improves them.

Sow outdoors in October

1 plant

Plant out in October

1 plant

Harvest in October

47 plants

These timings are for the moderate climate band. In the mild west everything runs about two weeks earlier, in harsh uplands two weeks later. Adjust for your region

All timings are guide values for the given climate, not a guarantee. Weather, aspect and variety all have a say.