OCTOBER PLANTING GUIDE
October is one of the best gardening months in Orange County. Our weather is not yet chilly, but by now the sweltering days of summer have usually passed. It’s also time for a changing of the guard from warm-season to cool-season crops.
The following is a sampling of what can be planted this month:
FLOWERS from seed or tarter plants
Agapanthus
Alyssum
Bachelor’s button
Bromeliad
Calendula
California poppy
Campanula
Canterbury bell
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Columbine
Cyclamen
Delphinium
English primrose
Felicia
Foxglove
Geranium
Helianthemum
Iceland poppy
Impatiens
Japanese anemone
Lantana
Larkspur
Michaelmas daisy
Nasturtium
Nemesia
Pansy
Penstemon
Rudbeckia
Scabiosa
Schizanthus
Shasta daisy
Snapdragon
Stock
Sweet pea
Sweet violet
Sweet William
Wildflowers
VEGETABLES
Artichoke
Arugula
Asparagus
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Collards
Endive
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Kale
Leek
Lettuce
Mustard greens
Onion
Oriental greens
Parsnip
Pea
Radish
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Salsify
Shallot
Spinach
Swiss chard
Turnip
HERBS
Bay laurel
Chamomile
Chervil
Chives
Cilantro
Comfrey
Dill
Fennel
Feverfew
Lavender
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
BULBS
Anemone
Bearded iris
Freesia
Lily
Sparaxis
Watsonia
