Is October too late to plant?
That’s typically when daytime temperatures remain in the 40s to 60s. In warm climates, you can generally plant all through winter provided you don’t have wet soil, says Hirvela. That means, late October is the deadline for USDA zones 5 and 6 (find your zone here) and possibly mid-October for USDA zones 3 and 4. That means, late October is the deadline for USDA zones 5 and 6 (find your zone here) and possibly mid-October for USDA zones 3 and 4. Those in mild climates (USDA zone 7 and warmer) can easily plant into early December, if not later, says Hirvela.
Which plants can I plant in October?
There’s still plenty of time to plant spring bulbs, October is the best month to plant snowdrops, crocus, grape hyacinths, daffodils, fritillarias, alliums and hyacinths. October is the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, conifers, and hardy perennials—or spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils—and if you’re looking to sow cover crops or install lawns, now is the time for that as well.