What to Plant in October, Tasmania
53 crops you can sow in October across Tasmania.
In Season This Month
Herb (13)
Bay Laurel
Chives
Lemon Balm
Lemon Verbena
Lemongrass
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Shiso (Perilla)
Summer Savory
Thyme
Vietnamese MintFruiting (10)
Beans (bush)
Choko
Cucumber
Luffa
Okra
Pumpkin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Snake Beans
Winged Beans
ZucchiniFruit (8)
Flower (6)
Leafy (5)
Root (5)
Micro (4)
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 |
| Bay Laurel | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Beans (bush) | Fruiting | 65d | 20cm | Corn, Carrot, Cucumber |
 Beetroot | Root | 65d | 10cm | Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas |
 Broccoli Sprouts | Micro | 7d | 1cm | — |
 Cape Gooseberry | Fruit | 90d | 60cm | Tomato, Basil |
 Carrot | Root | 85d | 5cm | Lettuce, Onion, Leek |
| 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 |
 Finger Lime | Fruit | 1095d | 300cm | — |
 Ginger | Root | 270d | 25cm | Turmeric |
 Jaboticaba | Fruit | 2555d | 400cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Lemon Balm | Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees |
| 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 |
 Lychee | Fruit | 1825d | 1000cm | — |
 Marigold | Flower | 50d | 25cm | Tomato, Beans, Capsicum |
 Midyim Berry | Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants, Lemon myrtle |
| Mint | Herb | 70d | 30cm | Cabbage, Tomato |
 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 | — |
 Pigface | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
| Pumpkin | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Corn, Beans, Nasturtium |
 Radish Sprouts | Micro | 8d | 1cm | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
 Tamarillo | Fruit | 540d | 300cm | — |
| Thyme | Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry |
 Turmeric | Root | 270d | 30cm | Ginger |
| Vietnamese Mint | Herb | 60d | 30cm | — |
 Warrigal Greens | Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — |
| 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 Hobart?
October in Hobart is spring, so focus on crops suited to cool maritime 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 Hobart?
October is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Hobart. 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 Hobart?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In October in Hobart, 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.
Can I grow subtropical plants in Hobart in October?
Hobart's cool maritime climate limits subtropical crops, but you can grow them in protected microclimates, greenhouses, or against north-facing walls. Focus on crops that suit cool climates: brassicas, root vegetables, leafy greens, peas, beans, and cool-climate fruits like berries, apples, and stone fruit.