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What to plant in Fall

A season guide to what goes in the ground across September, October, November 0 crops to start indoors, sow, transplant, or harvest. Timings are for a representative mid-US climate (zone 6b); your exact dates depend on your hardiness zone and frost dates.

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September

A quiet planting month in most of the country.

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October

A quiet planting month in most of the country.

Full October planting list →

November

A quiet planting month in most of the country.

Full November planting list →

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Timings are computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative mid-US location using the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. They are guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.