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Alabama

What to Plant in October in Alabama

Here's what you can plant in Alabama during October. Since Alabama spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.

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Zone 7b

View full Zone 7b planting guide for October

Harvest

Alpine Strawberries
Artichoke
Chayote
Crosne
Echinacea
Horseradish
Jicama
Lavender
Rosemary
Strawberries
Valerian

Zone 8a

View full Zone 8a planting guide for October

Harvest

Alpine Strawberries
Artichoke
Chayote
Echinacea
Horseradish
Jicama
Lavender
Rosemary
Strawberries
Valerian

Zone 8b

View full Zone 8b planting guide for October

Harvest

Echinacea
Lavender
Rosemary
Strawberries
Valerian

Zone 9a

View full Zone 9a planting guide for October

Harvest

Ginger
Lavender
Strawberries
Turmeric
Yam

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Last updated: May 2026.

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Plant varieties + growing data

USDA PLANTS Database government
UMass Extension Vegetable Program extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension extension
UC Agriculture & Natural Resources — Vegetable Research & Information Center extension
Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center extension
Rodale Institute research nonprofit
KidsGardening.org research nonprofit
National 4-H Council — School & Youth Gardens research nonprofit

Household-consumption benchmarks

USDA Food Consumption Surveys (WWEIA / NHANES) government

Frost dates

NOAA Global Historical Climatology Network (daily) government

Precipitation + climate normals

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) government

Soil survey + temperature data

USDA Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO) government
NOAA NWS NOWData government

Drought monitoring

U.S. Drought Monitor academic

Pest + disease pressure

USDA Regional IPM Centers government

Local extension offices

USDA Land-Grant University Directory government

Daylight hours + sun data

U.S. Naval Observatory / Astronomical Almanac government

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