OCTOBER PLANTING GUIDE: Top Veggies, Flowers, and Herbs for Your Fall Garden

00:00 Introduction
00:29 Vegetables to Plant in October
04:55 Plant Garlic and Onions in October
09:23 10 Easy Vegetables to Plant From Seed
09:41 Perennial Fruit to Plant in October
09:53 Herbs to Plant in October
10:21 How to Plant Saffron Crocus
11:05 Cool-Season Companion Plants
11:28 Cool-Season Flowers to Plant in October

October is one of the best months to get your garden in shape for the cooler season. With warm days and cool nights, it's the perfect time to plant cool-season crops that thrive in these conditions. In this video, we'll cover a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, herbs, and even companion plants to maximize your garden’s potential this fall.

Vegetables:
Start with brassicas like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale—great choices for succession planting to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the fall. I'll show you how to plant these so your garden stays productive. This is also a great month to plant greens like lettuce, arugula, spinach, and collard greens. Want to grow root vegetables? October is ideal for carrots, beets, turnips, and radishes—I'll share some tricks for germinating those tricky carrot seeds using burlap to ensure a better yield. Learn how to plant celery from transplants or cut-off ends.

Garlic and Onions:
If you've ever wanted to grow garlic, now’s the time. I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to plant garlic, soaking the cloves in a mixture of fish and kelp fertilizer with baking soda to ensure they get a strong start. You’ll also learn how to plant onions from seed or transplants to avoid bolting and get bigger bulbs. I’ll explain how to space them properly and the benefits of planting onions in a raised bed or green stalk.

Herbs:
October is perfect for perennial herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, and mint, as well as annual herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill, and borage. Plant these now to enjoy fresh herbs through the winter and beyond. For saffron lovers, I’ll show you how to plant saffron crocus bulbs and tips on harvesting this valuable spice.

Flowers:
Add a splash of color to your garden this fall with flowers! October is the time to plant poppies, calendula, sweet peas, and nasturtiums directly from seed. I’ll also show you the easiest fall flowers to grow from transplants like snapdragons, geraniums, and blue salvia—perfect for a beautiful garden that blooms until next spring. You can also plant bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and ranunculus for stunning blooms in the spring.

Companion Plants:
For those who want to attract beneficial insects and pollinators, I'll cover the top companion plants you should add to your garden in October, such as dill, parsley, and borage. These plants not only look great but also improve the health of your garden by inviting helpful critters.

Don't forget to check out my planting calendars and lists on my website for more ideas!
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