What to Plant in October, Adelaide & SA
65 crops you can sow in October across Adelaide & SA.
In Season This Month
Herb (17)
Bay Laurel
Chives
Curry Leaf
Galangal
Lemon Balm
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Verbena
Lemongrass
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Shiso (Perilla)
Stevia
Summer Savory
Thyme
Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese MintFruiting (16)
Beans (bush)
Bitter Melon
Choko
Cucumber
Lablab
Luffa
Okra
Popcorn
Quinoa
Rockmelon
Scarlet Runner Bean
Snake Beans
Sorghum
Watermelon
Winged Beans
ZucchiniFruit (11)
Banana
Cape Gooseberry
Dragon Fruit
Finger Lime
Guava
Jaboticaba
Loquat
Mandarin
Midyim Berry
Passionfruit
PepinoFlower (7)
Leafy (5)
Micro (4)
Root (3)
Mushroom (2)
All October Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alyssum | Flower | 55d | 20cm | Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans |
 Amaranth | Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion |
| Banana | Fruit | 450d | 300cm | Sweet potato |
| Bay Laurel | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Beans (bush) | Fruiting | 65d | 20cm | Corn, Carrot, Cucumber |
| Bitter Melon | Fruiting | 70d | 100cm | Corn, Beans |
 Broccoli Sprouts | Micro | 7d | 1cm | — |
| Cape Gooseberry | Fruit | 90d | 60cm | Tomato, Basil |
 Cassava | Root | 365d | 100cm | — |
| Chives | Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato |
| Choko | Fruiting | 120d | 200cm | — |
 Comfrey | Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees |
| Cucumber | Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium |
| Curry Leaf | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Dragon Fruit | Fruit | 540d | 200cm | — |
| Finger Lime | Fruit | 1095d | 300cm | — |
| Galangal | Herb | 300d | 60cm | Chilli, Lemongrass |
| Guava | Fruit | 540d | 400cm | — |
 Hibiscus | Flower | 120d | 150cm | Tropical plants |
| Jaboticaba | Fruit | 2555d | 400cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Lablab | Fruiting | 70d | 30cm | Corn, Sunflower |
| Lemon Balm | Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees |
| Lemon Myrtle | Herb | 365d | 300cm | Native plants, Finger lime |
| Lemon Verbena | Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans |
| Lemongrass | Herb | 180d | 80cm | — |
 Lettuce | Leafy | 55d | 25cm | Carrot, Radish, Chives |
| Loquat | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Fruit trees |
| Luffa | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Beans, Corn |
| Mandarin | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Marigold |
 Marigold | Flower | 50d | 25cm | Tomato, Beans, Capsicum |
| Midyim Berry | Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants, Lemon myrtle |
 Nasturtium | Flower | 50d | 30cm | Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin |
 Native Violet | Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns |
| Okra | Fruiting | 75d | 40cm | Basil, Capsicum |
| Oregano | Herb | 90d | 30cm | Capsicum, Tomato |
 Oyster Mushroom | Mushroom | 21d | — | — |
| Parsley | Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot |
| Passionfruit | Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — |
 Pea Shoots | Micro | 12d | 1cm | — |
| Pepino | Fruit | 120d | 60cm | Tomato, Capsicum |
 Pigface | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
| Popcorn | Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Lettuce |
| Quinoa | Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Corn, Beans |
 Radish Sprouts | Micro | 8d | 1cm | — |
| Rockmelon | Fruiting | 85d | 100cm | Corn, Nasturtium |
| Rosemary | Herb | 180d | 60cm | Sage, Carrot |
| Scarlet Runner Bean | Fruiting | 70d | 20cm | Corn, Lettuce, Radish |
 Shiitake | Mushroom | 60d | — | — |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Herb | 50d | 30cm | Eggplant, Tomato |
 Silverbeet | Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Beans, Onion, Lettuce |
| Snake Beans | Fruiting | 55d | 20cm | Carrot, Corn |
| Sorghum | Fruiting | 120d | 15cm | Cowpea, Beans |
| Stevia | Herb | 90d | 30cm | Herbs |
| Summer Savory | Herb | 60d | 20cm | Beans, Onion |
 Sunflower | Flower | 80d | 50cm | Cucumber, Corn, Tomato |
 Sunflower Microgreens | Micro | 10d | 1cm | — |
 Sweet Potato | Root | 150d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Marigold |
 Taro | Root | 270d | 60cm | — |
| Thyme | Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry |
| Vietnamese Coriander | Herb | 40d | 30cm | Chilli, Eggplant |
| Vietnamese Mint | Herb | 60d | 30cm | — |
 Warrigal Greens | Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — |
| Watermelon | Fruiting | 90d | 150cm | Corn, Nasturtium |
| Winged Beans | Fruiting | 65d | 30cm | Corn, Sweet potato, Basil |
| Zucchini | Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in October in Adelaide?
October in Adelaide is spring, so focus on crops suited to Mediterranean conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.
When should I start planting spring crops in Adelaide?
October is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Adelaide. Warm-season seedlings like tomato, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, and zucchini can go in once the risk of frost has passed. Check your last frost date and soil temperature before planting heat-lovers.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in October in Adelaide?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In October in Adelaide, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.
How do I manage water restrictions when gardening in Adelaide in October?
Adelaide's water restrictions vary by season. Use drip irrigation and soaker hoses to water efficiently. Mulch beds heavily with straw or lucerne to reduce evaporation. Consider installing a rainwater tank and using greywater on ornamentals. Wicking beds are excellent for growing vegetables with minimal water.