What to Plant in October, Sydney & Coastal NSW
87 crops you can sow in October across Sydney & Coastal NSW.
In Season This Month
Fruit (22)
Banana
Black Sapote
Cape Gooseberry
Custard Apple
Davidson Plum
Dragon Fruit
Finger Lime
Guava
Jaboticaba
Kakadu Plum
Longan
Loquat
Lychee
Mandarin
Mango
Midyim Berry
Passionfruit
Pawpaw
Pepino
Pineapple
Star Fruit
TamarilloFruiting (20)
Beans (bush)
Bitter Melon
Capsicum
Chilli
Choko
Cucumber
Eggplant
Lablab
Luffa
Okra
Popcorn
Pumpkin
Quinoa
Rockmelon
Scarlet Runner Bean
Snake Beans
Sweet Corn
Watermelon
Winged Beans
ZucchiniHerb (19)
Basil
Bay Laurel
Chives
Curry Leaf
Galangal
Lemon Balm
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Verbena
Lemongrass
Mint
Native Ginger
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Shiso (Perilla)
Stevia
Summer Savory
Thyme
Vietnamese MintFlower (7)
Root (7)
Leafy (6)
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 |
| 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 |
| Kakadu Plum | Fruit | 1825d | 600cm | Native plants |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 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 Sydney?
October in Sydney is spring, so focus on crops suited to warm 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 Sydney?
October is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Sydney. 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 Sydney?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In October in Sydney, 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.
Do I need to adjust my planting for coastal vs western Sydney in October?
Yes. Coastal Sydney stays a few degrees milder than western Sydney, which gets hotter in summer and cooler in winter. Western Sydney gardeners may need more shade protection in summer and can plant warm-season crops a week or two earlier in spring. Coastal gardens benefit from the moderating ocean breeze.