In zone 7, there are still many seeds that can be planted in October. Here is a list of 14 seeds that can be planted with a short explanation of each.
- Arugula – Arugula is a salad green that has a peppery flavor. It can be direct-seeded into the garden or transplanted.
- Beets – Beets are a root vegetable that come in a variety of colors including red, yellow, and white. They can be direct-seeded or transplanted.
- Broccoli – Broccoli is a cool-weather vegetable that is a member of the cabbage family. It can be direct-seeded or transplanted.
- Cabbage – Cabbage is a cool-weather vegetable that comes in many different varieties including green, red, and Savoy. It can be direct-seeded or transplanted.
- Carrots – Carrots are a root vegetable that come in many different colors including orange, yellow, and purple. They can be direct-seeded or transplanted.
- Collards – Collards are a cool-weather green that is closely related to kale and cabbage. They can be direct-seeded or transplanted.
- Kale – Kale is a cool-weather green that comes in many different varieties including Lacinato, Curly leaf, and Redbor. It can be direct-seeded or transplanted.
- Lettuce – Lettuce is a cool-weather green that comes in many different varieties including iceberg, Romaine, and Butterhead. It can be direct-seeded or transplanted.
- Onions – Onions are a bulb vegetable that come in many different colors including yellow, white, and red. They can be direct seeded or transplanted
- Peas – Peas are a cool weather legume that comes in many different varieties including English peas and snow peas. They should be direct seeded because they do not transplant well .
- Radishes– Radishes are a root vegetable that come in many different varieties including Easter Egg, Daikon, and Watermelon . They should be direct seeded because they do not transplant well .
- Spinach– Spinach is a cool weather green that comes in both savoy and flat leaf varieties . It should be direct seeded because it does not transplant well .
- Swiss Chard– Swiss chard is a cool weather green that comes in both rainbow and white varieties . It can be direct seeded or transplanted .
- Turnips– Turnips are a root vegetable that come in both purple top and white globe varieties . They can be direct seeded or transplanted .
With so many choices of seeds to plant in October, there’s no excuse not to get your hands dirty and start planting! Whether you choose to plant veggies or flowers, you’re sure to enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of your labor next spring when your plants start blooming (or bearing fruit). So what are you waiting for? Get out there and get planting!