What to Plant in October, South East Queensland

66 crops ready to sow in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

October is in SEQ's warm, wet season (October to March). Focus on heat-loving crops: fruiting vegetables, tropical herbs, and summer greens.

Leafy Greens

Lettuce

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 55 days to harvest

Silverbeet

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 60 days to harvest

Kang Kong

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 45 days to harvest

Leafy Beginner Pro

Brazilian Spinach

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Leafy Beginner Pro

Amaranth

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 30 days to harvest

Malabar Spinach

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 50 days to harvest

Warrigal Greens

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Pigface

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Leafy Beginner Pro

Fruiting Vegetables

Capsicum

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 100 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Eggplant

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 100 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Zucchini

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Cucumber

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Beans (bush)

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct · 65 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Chilli

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 90 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner Pro

Pumpkin

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 120 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner Pro

Sweet Corn

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 90 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate Pro

Okra

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 75 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner Pro

Watermelon

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 90 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Rockmelon

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan · 85 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Snake Beans

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 55 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Bitter Melon

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 70 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Choko

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov · 120 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Luffa

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 120 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Winged Beans

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 65 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Root Vegetables

Carrot

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 85 days to harvest

Beetroot

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 65 days to harvest

Sweet Potato

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 150 days to harvest

Root Beginner Pro

Ginger

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov · 270 days to harvest

Turmeric

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov · 270 days to harvest

Taro

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 270 days to harvest

Root Intermediate

Cassava

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov · 365 days to harvest

Root Beginner Pro

Herbs

Basil

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 65 days to harvest

Parsley

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 80 days to harvest

Mint

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 70 days to harvest

Chives

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 75 days to harvest

Rosemary

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 180 days to harvest

Thyme

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 120 days to harvest

Lemongrass

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 180 days to harvest

Oregano

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 90 days to harvest

Vietnamese Mint

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 60 days to harvest

Galangal

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 300 days to harvest

Curry Leaf

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 365 days to harvest

Herb Beginner Pro

Lemon Verbena

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 90 days to harvest

Shiso (Perilla)

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 50 days to harvest

Bay Laurel

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 365 days to harvest

Herb Beginner Pro

Vietnamese Coriander

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 40 days to harvest

Lemon Myrtle

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 365 days to harvest

Herb Beginner Pro

Fruit Trees & Vines

Passionfruit

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 400 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate

Pawpaw

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 300 days to harvest

Banana

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 450 days to harvest

Finger Lime

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 1095 days to harvest

Dragon Fruit

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 540 days to harvest

Guava

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 540 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Mango

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Lychee

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov · 1825 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Mandarin

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Pineapple

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 540 days to harvest

Tamarillo

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 540 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Star Fruit

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 730 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Custard Apple

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Davidson Plum

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Companion Flowers

Marigold

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 50 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Nasturtium

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 50 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Alyssum

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 55 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Sunflower

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 80 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Comfrey

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov · 60 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in October in Brisbane?

In October, Brisbane gardeners can sow Lettuce, Silverbeet, Capsicum, Eggplant, Zucchini and 61 more crops. October is in SEQ's warm, wet season (October to March). Focus on heat-loving crops: fruiting vegetables, tropical herbs, and summer greens.

How many crops can I grow in October in SEQ?

There are 66 crops suitable for sowing in October across South East Queensland, including 39 in the free tier and 27 in Pro.

Is October a good time to start a garden in Brisbane?

October works well for heat-loving crops in SEQ.

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