Zone 12b Planting Schedule
Action Plan: October in Zone 12b
Expert Note
In Zone 12b during October, keep soil evenly moist but well-drained as nights cool. Watch for onion thrips and fungal leaf issues; space plants for airflow and avoid overhead watering. If heavy rain is forecast, mulch lightly to prevent crusting and rot.
Seed & Soil
Transplant or direct sow Chesnok Red now while soil is still warm so roots establish before winter. Plant at the recommended depth and keep the bed consistently moist until growth resumes, then taper watering to prevent rot.
Planting Schedule
Add crops from the list below to build your planting schedule.| Crop | Indoor Start | Transplant / Sow | Harvest Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Lincoln | Continuous Production | |||
| Ace | Continuous Production | |||
| Ace 55 | Continuous Production | |||
| Ace Of Spades | Continuous Production | |||
| Adagio | — | Oct 1st | Nov 10th – Feb 28th | |
| Adelaide | — | Oct 1st | Dec 10th – Feb 28th | |
| Adirondack Blue | Continuous Production | |||
| Adirondack Red | Continuous Production | |||
| Afina | — | Oct 1st | Nov 30th – Feb 28th | |
| African Basil | — | Oct 1st | Nov 30th – Feb 28th | |
| African Blue | — | Oct 1st | Dec 10th – Feb 28th | |
| African Blue Basil | — | Oct 1st | Dec 5th – Feb 28th | |
| African Kettle | Continuous Production | |||
| African Marigold | — | Oct 1st | Nov 30th – Feb 28th | |
| African Sunset | Continuous Production | |||
| Agora | — | Oct 1st | Nov 25th – Feb 28th | |
| Ailsa Craig | — | Oct 1st | Jan 4th – Feb 28th | |
| Aji Amarillo | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Cacho De Cabra | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Charapita | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Cito | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Cristal | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Dulce | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Dulce #1 | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Dulce #2 | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Dulce Amarillo | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Fantasy | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Golden | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Habanero | Continuous Production | |||
| Aji Lemon Drop | Continuous Production | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the frost dates for Zone Zone 12b?
In Zone Zone 12b, the average last spring frost is Jan 1st and the average first fall frost is Dec 31st.
When is the best time to start seeds indoors in Zone Zone 12b?
The best time to start most seeds indoors is 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date of Jan 1st.
How long is the growing season in Zone Zone 12b?
Zone Zone 12b has a growing season of approximately 365 days.