PlantLegitWhat to plant in October in North Carolina (Piedmont calendar)
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Checked October 17, 2026. Informational only, not legal advice.
October planting in central NC
The calendar marks planting in half-month slots (1st and 15th). These crops have an October slot:
| Crop | Plant as | Fall slots on the calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic | Cloves (bulbs) | Sep 15 through Nov 15 |
| Onions, bulb | Seed | Aug 1 through Dec 15 |
| Spinach | Seed | Aug 1 through Oct 1 |
| Lettuce, head | Transplants | Sep 15 through Oct 1 |
| Cabbage, Chinese | Transplants | Sep 15 through Oct 1 |
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Get a plan for my backyardSource: NC State Extension, Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (AG-756-01), Table 1. The calendar is for central North Carolina. NC State: “weather conditions vary from year to year and planting dates should be adjusted accordingly.”
Trees and shrubs
N.C. Cooperative Extension (Robeson County Center, Sept. 11, 2024): planting in the fall “offers several advantages. Cooler weather allows plants to establish their root systems before the summer heat arrives.” (Fall Is for Planting)
Replacing an invasive this fall?
Bradford (Callery) pear and English ivy are common fall removals. See Bradford pear: smell, splitting, removal and state laws and North Carolina plant laws for what the official lists say and native swaps.
Garlic dates for all eight states we cover: When to plant garlic.