October within the low desert of Arizona marks the tip of a protracted, scorching summer season. Whereas the times stay heat, the cool nights make it the proper time to plant absolutely anything. Planting this month is important to ascertain crops earlier than temperatures drop additional and progress slows. October is my favourite time of 12 months right here, and I couldn’t be extra excited to be within the backyard. I hope you’ll be a part of me in selecting a couple of issues from these planting lists so as to add to your backyard this month.

Learn “Arizona Backyard in October ” for a printable guidelines and details about October gardening duties for the low desert. The low desert consists of elevations under 3500 ft within the Southwest, such because the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.
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What to Do Earlier than You Plant Throughout October in Arizona
Earlier than you plant, it’s important to organize your backyard beds and soil to make sure a profitable backyard. Begin by following the steps on this put up on getting ready beds for planting. High the beds with Arizona Worm Farm Raised Mattress Combine, and add compost, worm castings, and different natural matter to counterpoint the soil. If wanted, incorporate a balanced fertilizer. Guarantee your watering system works nicely—you possibly can be taught extra on this information. With every part prepared, you’ll be set for a profitable gardening season.
As you intend your backyard for October, guarantee your planting areas obtain sufficient daylight. With the solar sitting decrease within the sky throughout fall, areas that had been in full solar in the course of the summer season could now get a lot much less gentle. Buildings, bushes, and different buildings can solid longer shadows, decreasing solar publicity in your vegetation. Be conscious of those adjustments and plant in areas that present sufficient daylight in your new crops.

What to Plant Outdoors in October within the Low Desert: Greens, Herbs & Fruit

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SEED, TRANSPLANT, OR BOTH? S = Seed / T= Transplant


Perpetual Vegetable, Fruit & Herb Calendar reveals you when to plant greens within the low desert of Arizona and whether or not to plant seeds or transplants. See it in my store.
Which Seeds to Begin Indoors in October: Greens, Herbs & Fruit

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Get planting dates in your favourite crops with these visible planting guides for greens, herbs, fruits, flowers & vines.
Flowers to Plant Outdoors in October in The Low Desert

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African Daisy (S)
Ageratum (T)
Allium (bulb)
Alyssum (ST)
Amaryllis (bulb)
Anemone (corm)
Aster (T)
Child’s Breath (ST)
Begonia (T)
Bells of Eire (S)
Bigelow’s Purple Aster (S)
Calendula (ST)
Calla Lily (rhizome)
Carnation (T)
Chrysanthemum (T)
Clarkia (T)
Coreopsis (ST)
Cornflower (S)
Crocus (bulb)
Daffodil (bulb)
Dara (ST)
Delphinium (S)
Dianthus (T)
Echinacea (T)
English Daisy (T)
Night Primrose (T)
Flax (S)
Overlook-Me-Not (S)
Foxglove (T)
Freesia (bulb)
Gaillardia (ST)
Gazania (T)
Geranium (T)
Grape Hyacinth (bulb)
Hollyhock (ST)
Iris (rhizome)
Larkspur (S)
Linaria (S)
Lobelia (T)
Lupine (S)
Marigold (ST)
Nasturtium (S)
Decorative Cabbage/Kale (T)
SEED, TRANSPLANT, OR BOTH? S = Seed / T= Transplant


Flower Seeds to Begin Indoors in October

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The Arizona Annual Flower Planting Calendar helps you be taught when to plant flowers in Arizona and whether or not to plant seeds or transplants. It’s obtainable in my store.
Seed Field Labels with planting dates for greens and flowers


