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What to plant in October in Zone 4a

In October, Zone 4a gardeners can plant cloves (harvest next summer) — 1 crop have a planting task this month.

Zone 4a frost: last ~05/14, first ~09/27. Dates computed from these and cited extension rules. For your exact town, use the ZIP tool.

Plant cloves (harvest next summer)

GarlicPlant cloves (harvest next summer)

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Last verified 2026-08-28. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's, UGA Extension.