The Gardener's Almanac
Index FAQ's Links Photos Guest book
 
Google
 
 
Vegetable Garden in October
 
Week 40   30th-5th

Plant out Garlic Japanese Onions

Cut down haulms and continue harvesting  maincrop Potatoes

Assist outdoor tomatoes to ripen.

Pot up a few pieces of Mint for winter use.   

Protect late crop of French beans

Prepare new Asparagus Carrot Celery Onion Pea and Turnip beds

Week 41   6th-12th

Continue preparing new Asparagus Carrot Celery Onion Pea and Turnip beds

Week 42   13th-19th

Force Asparagus crowns

Remove Globe Artichoke suckers

Remove runner bean frame if harvesting is complete

Prepare potato beds for next year.

Blanch both curled and broad-leaved Endive

Plant out Garlic if not done previously

Week 43   20th-26th

Lift & store Beetroot Carrots and Turnip

Thin out seed sown Japanese onions

Week 44   27th-2nd

Prepare beds for next years bean crop

Continue to cut cabbages, cauliflowers, and pick early Brussels sprouts

Cut down globe artichokes

 
About this Site © The Gardener's Almanac 2005 Top of page