What to Plant in October, Northern Rivers NSW

95 crops you can sow in October across Northern Rivers NSW.

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In Season This Month

Fruit (24)

Fruiting (21)

Herb (20)

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
Basil	Herb	65d	25cm	Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano
Bay Laurel	Herb	365d	200cm	—
Beans (bush)	Fruiting	65d	20cm	Corn, Carrot, Cucumber
Beetroot	Root	65d	10cm	Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas
Bitter Melon	Fruiting	70d	100cm	Corn, Beans
Black Sapote	Fruit	1825d	800cm	Tropical fruit trees
Brazilian Spinach	Leafy	60d	40cm	—
Broccoli Sprouts	Micro	7d	1cm	—
Cape Gooseberry	Fruit	90d	60cm	Tomato, Basil
Capsicum	Fruiting	100d	45cm	Basil, Tomato, Carrot
Carrot	Root	85d	5cm	Lettuce, Onion, Leek
Cassava	Root	365d	100cm	—
Chilli	Fruiting	90d	45cm	Basil, Tomato, Carrot
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	—
Custard Apple	Fruit	1095d	600cm	—
Davidson Plum	Fruit	1095d	400cm	Native plants
Dragon Fruit	Fruit	540d	200cm	—
Eggplant	Fruiting	100d	60cm	Beans, Marigold, Thyme
Finger Lime	Fruit	1095d	300cm	—
Galangal	Herb	300d	60cm	Chilli, Lemongrass
Ginger	Root	270d	25cm	Turmeric
Guava	Fruit	540d	400cm	—
Hibiscus	Flower	120d	150cm	Tropical plants
Jaboticaba	Fruit	2555d	400cm	Tropical fruit trees
Jackfruit	Fruit	1460d	1000cm	Tropical fruit trees
Kakadu Plum	Fruit	1825d	600cm	Native plants
Kang Kong	Leafy	45d	20cm	—
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
Longan	Fruit	1460d	800cm	Lychee, Mango
Loquat	Fruit	1095d	400cm	Fruit trees
Luffa	Fruiting	120d	150cm	Beans, Corn
Lychee	Fruit	1825d	1000cm	—
Malabar Spinach	Leafy	50d	40cm	Corn, Beans
Mandarin	Fruit	1095d	400cm	Nasturtium, Marigold
Mango	Fruit	1095d	800cm	—
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 Ginger	Herb	365d	60cm	Native plants, Davidson plum
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	—
Pawpaw	Fruit	300d	200cm	—
Pea Shoots	Micro	12d	1cm	—
Pepino	Fruit	120d	60cm	Tomato, Capsicum
Pigface	Leafy	60d	40cm	—
Pineapple	Fruit	540d	60cm	—
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	—
Rambutan	Fruit	1825d	800cm	Tropical fruit trees
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
Star Fruit	Fruit	730d	600cm	—
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	—
Taro	Root	270d	60cm	—
Thyme	Herb	120d	30cm	Cabbage, Strawberry
Turmeric	Root	270d	30cm	Ginger
Vietnamese Coriander	Herb	40d	30cm	Chilli, Eggplant
Vietnamese Mint	Herb	60d	30cm	—
Warrigal Greens	Leafy	60d	60cm	—
Water Chestnut	Root	180d	30cm	Kangkong, Taro
Water Morning Glory	Leafy	30d	20cm	Kangkong, Taro
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in October in Northern Rivers?

October in Northern Rivers is spring, so focus on crops suited to subtropical 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 Northern Rivers?

October is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Northern Rivers. 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 Northern Rivers?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In October in Northern Rivers, 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.

Is the Northern Rivers too humid for growing vegetables in October?

The Northern Rivers is ideal for food growing year-round. The subtropical climate supports a huge range of crops. Manage humidity by spacing plants for airflow, avoiding overhead watering, and choosing disease-resistant varieties. Raised beds improve drainage in areas with heavy clay or high water tables.