What to Plant in October, Melbourne & Victoria
56 crops you can sow in October across Melbourne & Victoria.
In Season This Month
Fruiting (20)
Beans (bush)
Bitter Melon
Capsicum
Chilli
Choko
Cucumber
Eggplant
Luffa
Okra
Popcorn
Pumpkin
Quinoa
Rockmelon
Scarlet Runner Bean
Snake Beans
Sweet Corn
Tomato
Watermelon
Winged Beans
ZucchiniHerb (12)
Basil
Bay Laurel
Lemon Balm
Lemon Verbena
Mint
Oregano
Rosemary
Shiso (Perilla)
Stevia
Summer Savory
Thyme
Vietnamese MintFruit (7)
Flower (6)
Leafy (4)
Micro (4)
Mushroom (2)
Root (1)
All October Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alyssum | Flower | 55d | 20cm | Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans |
 Amaranth | Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion |
| Basil | Herb | 65d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano |
| 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 |
| Capsicum | Fruiting | 100d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot |
| Chilli | Fruiting | 90d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot |
| Choko | Fruiting | 120d | 200cm | — |
 Comfrey | Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees |
| Cucumber | Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium |
| Eggplant | Fruiting | 100d | 60cm | Beans, Marigold, Thyme |
 Jaboticaba | Fruit | 2555d | 400cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Lemon Balm | Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees |
| Lemon Verbena | Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans |
 Loquat | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Fruit trees |
| Luffa | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Beans, Corn |
 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 | — | — |
 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 |
| Pumpkin | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Corn, Beans, Nasturtium |
| 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 |
| 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 Corn | Fruiting | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini |
 Sweet Potato | Root | 150d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Marigold |
 Tamarillo | Fruit | 540d | 300cm | — |
| Thyme | Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry |
| Tomato | Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold |
| 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 Melbourne?
October in Melbourne is spring, so focus on crops suited to cool temperate 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 Melbourne?
October is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In October in Melbourne, 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 deal with Melbourne's unpredictable weather in October?
Melbourne is known for variable conditions. Keep shade cloth and frost cloth on hand so you can respond quickly to temperature swings. Succession planting every two to three weeks ensures you always have crops at different growth stages, reducing the risk of losing an entire planting to a sudden weather event.