What to sow in October | Veggie seeds for October | Self-sufficient vegetable garden

What to sow in October | Veggie seeds for October | Self-sufficient vegetable garden. What seeds can I sow in October? Suggested seeds to sow in October for continued harvesting throughout the year. Seed details below. Gardening tips for October. If you are wondering which seeds to sow in the garden or sow on the allotment in early autumn, or what vegetables can I plant in October, here are a few ideas. We live in the equivalent of hardiness Zone 8b, so I think it's safe to say we are growing in zone 8.
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[@rebeccajosteelman563]

Great video, Liz 💗

[@greenfingers9437]

Hi Liz, I love your videos and would like your opinion, is it ok to plant Purple sprouting Broccoli and dwarf broad been in the same bed? I’m still trying to get my head around the companion planting malaki! I have just been told I shouldn’t grow garlic near runner beans! I’m in zone 9a by the way 😂

[@nessavee2205]

I'm in the Pacific Northwestern United States zone 7b with a temperate climate much like yours. I have found that English gardeners, such as yourself, have been such a wonderful font of knowledge for me as our climate is very similar. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge 🙏 ❤.

[@sandraandersen9837]

Thanks so much, Liz. I never realised just how much I can grow in October. Now I can relax and stop panicking to get things sown in autumn. Much appreciated

[@rosegreensummer]

Wales! Finally, someone who isn't in the southern united states lol. Doesn't normally matter (books, music, cooking) but growing's a wee bit different!

[@ruthsmith2367]

I’m in North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@sugarbomb26]

Love you Liz! You bring so much calm to the crazy times we are living in. Listening to your voice and the way you talk literally makes me forget the troubles of the world.

[@misscoyotelove]

Many thanks for your help. Just got an allotment after a 7 year wait. It's been very helpful ❤️✌️

[@LizZorab]

Congratulations! I'm sure the wait will be worth it when you have lovely homegrown fruit and veg to eat.

[@judytelles5617]

Thank you, you give me growing hope. I am surrounded by experts and you make me into an expert. I will now PROSEED, literally.

[@susanrobbins6011]

I love your videos, your gentle voice and matter of fact approach is most enjoyable. I have learned so much in a short time from you and my allotment garden is brilliant. I'm 70 and disabled but using methods learned from you and other permaculture growers I have transformed my overgrown plot in 7 months. Thank you so much for your help.

[@LizZorab]

Hello Susan, oh that's lovely to read, I'm so pleased that you've been able to work on your plot 😃

[@jgreen9361]

In the video Liz didn’t recommend a beetroot variety. For winter growing I found Pablo and Rhonda both do well under cover and don’t go hard and woody. Kale does grow well, Liz recommended red Russian, my favourite is dwarf green curled. Spinach matador does well in a polyunnel planted in a seed tray in September and then into the ground undercover in October. Tatsoi is also good over wintered and is fast growing, it is like a cross between young pak choi and a baby leaf spinach. I agree with the Amsterdam3 carrot recommendation. Eskimo is another good carrot variety.

[@chloecrabtree4086]

A video on fast growing veg would be great! The Red Russian Kale caught my attention for that reason! :)

[@mariewilhelm6370]

Je ne comprends pas tout mais j'apprends quand même beaucoup. Merci madame !

[@sarah369.]

Thankyou Liz from peasmarsh east Sussex , injoy very much 💚

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

Slowly I am learning how to glow plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, I am finding gardening very therapeutic and inspiring, spending time outside with my hands in the earth while observing nature grow.

[@sandraandersen9837]

Also, thanks for the freezer tomato tipxx

[@mikeharrington5593]

I have a nice crop of stinging nettles now. Very easy to grow. Harvest with gloves !

[@imxpragian]

Most nutrient dense plants for the earth and her children ❤

[@robinhazeslip1800]

So useful! Glad to know my love for growing doesn't have to stop!😃🌿🥕🧄🧅🥔🥦

[@fionagourley3038]

Thanks - lots to start in the greenhouse!

[@eileen2906]

Just come across Yr videos and I love them thanks so much for all Yr help and great info. All the very best

[@lisamorgan9151]

Thank you Liz. You are so inspiring... we need great teachers like you! Love your videos.

[@meriemo4482]

Thank you very usefull i have an allotment wish you well

[@66REDD66]

You've just reminded me to plant my garlic cloves. This is the first time I've tried it this time of year, so fingers crossed for success for me. 🤞🤞🤞

[@LizZorab]

Enjoy and don't panic if you don't get them in right away, I planted some in December and still got an okay harvest from them 😃

[@66REDD66]

Thank you.😊

[@66REDD66]

@Truth Against the World I think so. I've researched it and listened to what people like Liz say. I'm going to give it a shot anyway..luckily i have the room to do so.😊

[@syntychiahintsin-tee-shaks2256]

Congratulations on your book and thank you for the tips.

[@theclumsyprepper]

Love the cat Liz 😁 My little dog also sleeps with his tongue sticking out like that. So cute.

[@marymcandrew7667]

Liz I love your videos! I really like how you are breaking it up into months of what we can grow, some things I never would have known. When we move and have (hopefully) a poly tunnel or greenhouse, I will rewatch all the videos to guide me!

[@LizZorab]

Thank you Mary, that's very kind of you.

[@montefalcione1]

Thank you for so much info for winter gardening

[@kimr4005]

That color looks so nice on you

[@syleyna]

Lovely. Thank you, Liz.

[@LizZorab]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tightlines106]

Taken notes for next year lol as it's spring where I am ATM down Under Newcastle Australia

[@judifarrington9461]

Love your videos! I learn so much from you! Thank you!

[@wecandothiswarriors]

Brilliant idea with the growing tunnel,will be making one myself..

[@benjimenlockwood]

Wow, absolutely love your channel Liz. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@LizZorab]

You are so welcome!

[@shorty8256]

thanks so much I really enjoy your videos the calmness of gardening....look forward to many more getting educated and ready for Spring Vegetable gardening....all the best from cold NY USA!

[@megzsojourn5008]

Thank you, Liz. All your videos are informative especially for newbie organic gardener like me. God bless you always.

[@LizZorab]

You are so welcome!

[@lynnrushton7458]

Thanks Liz 👌 ‘Grounded’ is on myself Christmas list 😉👍

[@jeanettegoodier3495]

Great video, lots of interesting info and ideas. Many thanks Liz, keep posting 🥰

[@LizZorab]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lindapenney5207]

Lovely update Liz thank you for sharing

[@denisek5208]

thanks for sharing this list. I am excited to try these vegetables, especially the garlic and onions which will be my first time.

[@colinrossiter5719]

Thank you liz, this has been a brilliant vid for a beginner such as myself.

[@LizZorab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahlhickman]

Wonderful and informative. Thank you b

[@LizZorab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elittle1168]

Thanks Liz! I didn't realise there was so much I could still be growing (and planning ahead for). Thank you for your videos, always top quality with great and practical info.

[@elittle1168]

Also- where can we preorder your book?

[@LizZorab]

Here you go! bytherfarm.com/books/ You can also pre-order on the publishers website, Permanent Publications or Amazon - but to have a signed copy, you need to order it from my website.

[@WideCuriosity]

I was curious as I've seen that there are other videos listing seeds one can plant now, but when I look at my seed packets they always scream SOW IN SPRING. But I see most are to be sown under cover, which, I guess explains it; but I don't have a massive sheet of plastic so I'll assume I'm left with the option of broad beans, peas, onions, and replanting last year's garlic. Well that's good to be going on with, thanks. I will have to get started. (I'll also have to check my seed store and hope the seeds I already have are ok with the cold, as it'd be a shame to have to dispense with them and buy more.)

[@gballotmentvlogs6400]

I learn so many new things by watching your channel thanks for sharing. All the best G&B

[@stevendowden2579]

lovely video

[@LizZorab]

Thank you once again Steven 😃

[@helenclayton8259]

Brilliant series I’ve started at jan. so much useful info I can tell you must work hard for all the info in your content… Thankyou !

[@LizZorab]

Thanks so much! Yes I do work hard, but what a fabulous job!

[@TwinkleToes2day]

Another feast of information, helping us along to a feast on our plates as we head into the cooler months ahead. Thank you Liz. Please, please will you do a video on storage solutions for our harvests? Best place for potatoes; is it a hessian sack, a paper sack or in the ground? What about carrots and french beans? I hope you can find the time to help with this. Thanks again 😊

[@jenniclarke4877]

Thank you, Liz. It's my first winter with a polytunnel so carrots and kale will be sown tomorrow.

[@CarolFraserNutritionist]

Subscribed! Thank you for all the links 😊

[@LizZorab]

Welcome!!

[@paulamcgivern8552]

Thank you again for all your sharing :)

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

My garlic is waiting to go in!

[@MrsDallimore08]

Hello liz, OMG so glad to have found you. I live in South Wales and have been growing veg for a few years, although I still feel my knowledge is that of a beginner. I haven’t grown in the winter before, but I have sown cauliflower, broccoli potatoes, and hope to do carrots and perhaps peas. I don’t have a grow tunnel as it’s windy here ( near the loughor estuary) so they tend to lift in the wind and I’ve lost many a tray of seedlings. Can you advise where I can buy the hoop tubing please. I’d like to get what I’ve sown under plastic before it gets too cold. Thank you for all you do.

[@annburge291]

Love your video. I don't know many of your varieties but we have some equivalents. Didn't know I could eat bean tops. I have observed that my dogs eat them. Loved your mini polytunnel.

[@thornhedge9639]

Always Charming Liz, Always Charming.....

[@LizZorab]

Thank you so much!

[@TheWeedyGarden]

Love your geese

[@LizZorab]

Hi David, thank you so much for dropping by!

[@connorthegreat206]

Smashing vid , love all your videos .

[@LizZorab]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much!

[@micheleyates3625]

Fabulous video, Liz. So encouraging and uplifting to look forward to a winter garden. I have started collards (I am a southern girl in USA), kale, mustard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, arugula, toy choy and some lettuces that the bunnies are after. So I have just installed my first hoops in the raised beds and ordered some covering. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and garden; great content always.😃 Your new book is on my wish list! Have a blessed day.

[@LizZorab]

Thank you for your kind words Michele 😃

[@tracysmith5948]

Thank you liz, Hope you’re ok x

[@beautyforashes2230]

Thank you for another inspiring vid. I recently bought seeds to grow many of these - plus winter purslane, which I love and which thrives in cold weather. I'm looking forward to your book!

[@imxpragian]

There seems to be a few varieties of purslane I'm learning about. Sea purslane in the Swale good for pesto...hope to find out more about them...

[@beautyforashes2230]

@@imxpragian I think sea purslane might be the variety I once grew in summer. I didn't like it much because it has very fleshy leaves and a taste that's a little off-putting for me. It still grows in summer since it really grows like a weed. Since I don't like the taste or texture, I put it into smoothies since it's very healthy (with a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals). My favorite is winter purslane, aka "miner's lettuce". It has very thin, tender leaves and a mild taste, and is just as healthy. :)

[@christinebyrnes3164]

Thanks, another great video, like how you highlighted which veg grows faster 👍

[@LizZorab]

Glad you enjoyed it Christine, thank you for dropping by again!

[@theirishcountrywoman6218]

Great video Liz, lots of info as always! Thank you.

[@trockodile]

Pre-order placed via Amazon. Congratulations on your first (of many) books! Great content very much appreciated, keep up the awesome work and thank you. 👍

[@LizZorab]

Thank you so much, I hope you'll enjoy it and thank you for your kind words too. 😃

[@isabelladavis1363]

Soooo much information bless you for helping us all!

[@summerholiday12]

How long is the blue tubing? Need to make a cliche like yours for overwinter

[@LizZorab]

It's approximately 6 feet (2 metres) long.

[@summerholiday12]

@@LizZorab 👍 cloche

[@allotmental.]

Thanks for giving me the ideas of some seeds to sow, appreciate the tips 👍

[@elizabethwilson9126]

Hi Liz Are those Cosmos in amongst the tomatoes? They look delightful. Elizabeth and family 5:29 ❤

[@LizZorab]

Yes they are!

[@lesleymccauley3664]

Niall introduced me to your videos. Really enjoying seeing what you do on your land. It’s truly inspiring. Very best wishes.

[@LizZorab]

Thanks and welcome, I hope you'll enjoy getting to know us.

[@crossing3790]

Thank you for sharing. I live in sweden in an area where the winters are dark and colder than most countries. Minus 30 outside and minus 10 in the greenhouse. What can I grow other than ICE CUBES?

[@LizZorab]

Hi, there are a couple of great youtube channels based in Sweden, Richard Perkins is well worth checking out kzbin.info

[@aenorist2431]

You can expect to grow near nothing in the depth of winter though, thats just a reality of your climate.

[@crossing3790]

@@aenorist2431 Yes......but those ice cubes will grow without any effort.....smile. Have a wonderful day

[@tiarianamanna973]

Greetings from Finland 😋 i know what u r talking about 😂 i ve come to a conclusion that its probably best to just have plenty of potatoes and other roots in the root cellar and wait for the spring! On the other hand there are solutions also, but is it really worth the effort, depends on situation 🤔 check out one yard revolution -channel, he s pretty much mastered winter growing in us zone 5b, in a non heated polytunnel. But i think the biggest challenge (according to my non succesful trials) might be the darknes in october to december (short daylight hours plus continuos overcast weather). Winter growing could be possible in a non heated greenhouse with just a little additional light, and also finding the right plant varieties that are both cold and low light tolerant. Of course this book from elliot coleman (..spelling..?), four season gardening, might be a helpful resource. I think winter gardening in scandinavia is possible.. but certainly very very challenging.

[@Farmynator]

@@tiarianamanna973 Double plastic tarp around the greenhouse, and perhaps some aluminium foil at the bottom outside of the greenhouse, pointed at an angle towards the sun, so that it can catch and reflect the light inside, which would help make it more warm.

[@OurSmallholdingAdventure]

Thanks for the matter of fact approach and inspiration liz x

[@lesliegardner2692]

Excellent information. Thanks.

[@LizZorab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@monouramone3832]

I wish I could work with you and gather personal experience as I am a garden lover.

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

Thanks for this, I'm going to get a winter crop of carrots going in the greenhouse when the tomatoes are pulled and my garlic (and flower bulbs) arrived this week so hoping to get them planted when we get a break in the rain. I got some beetroot and spinach planted a week or two back and wasn't sure if they'd over winter so I'm glad to hear it. My tunnels are covered in insect mesh at the moment, do you think it's worth swapping to plastic or fleece during the frost? I've still got leeks and kale in there at the moment too.

[@yvencia1150]

Thank you for sharing

[@elegantsufficiency2866]

Great video - full of useful advice. Thank you for suggesting other KZbin accounts to follow, it really helps to connect the growing community (or should that be the growing Growing Community? 😁) 💚

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Another lovely video. Thank you. You inspire me ❤️

[@LizZorab]

Thank you Lorna and you are so welcome!

[@danac1050]

Thank you for the helpful info!

[@LizZorab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kirstypollock6811]

I'm in N Germany. Does anyone have any hints on suitable varieties? My climate isn't so different (think Edinburgh ish) but the post office now charges extra to handle orders from the UK. :-(.

[@bethanylowell9625]

I can always rely on your for a super helpful video! Thank you and huge congratulations on your book I can’t wait for it to come out ❤️

[@LizZorab]

Thank you Bethany! 😃

[@greenfingers9437]

Thank you Liz, can I ask what part of the UK 🇬🇧 you are? I’m in Croydon Surrey!

[@JC-wt4og]

This video was so helpful! And your cat 😂😍 so cute

[@LizZorab]

Thank you!! 😊

[@countingthecosttofollowChrist]

Do you use drip tale under make shift tunnel? How do you water?

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Oh an absolutely brilliant video Liz . I loved the info on the garlic bulbs . I always wonders how they grew from into bulbs . I’ll make sure to grow a good few things from the list . 💜💜thank you x

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Thank really loved the dog training video advert at the end of the video too . Thank you xx

[@LizZorab]

LOL, I don't get to choose the adverts, they are served to you on the basis of your viewing patterns apparently!

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Liz Zorab - Byther Farm oh lol well it was lovely 😊

[@shadyman6346]

Grow baby, grow...

[@debkincaid2891]

Thanks so much!

[@curiousgardenernotthamvlog1421]

I love your videos.its really helpful mam. Thanks for sharing.pls stay safe and stay connected. Thanks 😍😍💕😍

[@MrMadfarmer]

How cold does it get where you are Liz as where I am in Canada it get down to -25 to -50. We are like Crossing it will have to ice cubes.. I look forward to seeing your videos Liz and stay safe in these trying days.

[@LizZorab]

Hi Randy, in my FAQ video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnKwYaFjqLOdqtE I talk about temperatures and climate.😊

[@MrMadfarmer]

@@LizZorab Thank you Liz and I sure will watch this. .Thank you again.

[@meliss3679]

You are wonderful! Thank you. Can you tell me how the plants get pollinated in a greenhouse environment?

[@LizZorab]

Flies, butterflies and other insects will come in through open doors and windows.

[@akalam27]

Excellent advice Liz

[@swfswf50]

I enjoyed your video, Most likely not going to work for me in the Australian Tropics. :)

[@LizZorab]

Hi, nope it's not going to work there! So glad that you enjoyed the video anyway 😃

[@WHM584]

Very helpful videos Liz - thanks 🙏 👌

[@LizZorab]

Glad it was helpful Wendy!

[@catrionacubley9439]

Thank you for this info!

[@LizZorab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barnhillnancy51]

i wish i could be like your cat. lol i love animals.

[@wudnpud66]

Hi Liz, loved the video! What poly and bendy things are you using to make your mini poly tunnel? I need that in my life like yesterday! 😄

[@LizZorab]

Full info about the mini tunnel are in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIuyhIyPlLaVaa8

[@patrickkirwan3353]

Great video! Cheers Liz 👍

[@Nexus-ub4hs]

Brilliant, thank you Liz 😊

[@tinnerste2507]

Nice video! Just had 3 beds open up cause our first hard frost this weekend. Ive got an absurd amount of mixed lettuce/mache an spinach plants. How hard of a frost can brassica seedlings take?

[@LizZorab]

Hi, it's worth checking the individual varieties, but many are cold hardy down to -10C.

[@maccabeth]

I’ve only got a balcony for a garden. Would you recommend any of these for growing in pots outside? Thanks! I love your videos!

[@marilynruskin1889]

Hi Liz, I live in South West France and so your climatic regions in the US don't mean much to me. Can you give me some idea of which US climate code equates to my region please? Love your videos!!

[@Probity100]

Marilyn Ruskin Liz Zorab is in UK not USA. I am in the a South East of Kent, zone 7B

[@marilynruskin1889]

Chris I understand that but she gives US climate zones and I would like to have an idea which zone roughly equates to SW France. I'm sure Kent is fine but I don't think it's as warm as here 😂

[@LizZorab]

Google search = www.gardenia.net/guide/hardiness-zones-in-france

[@CyberDwarf1949]

Really helpful. Much appreciated 👍

[@bandit12001494]

Hi Liz, in your vlog of 'What to sow in October', you said below in the description you would leave details of the seeds and where to buy them from. Where is the information please? Eggsy

[@LizZorab]

If you are watching on a television, I'm not sure how to access the info. If watching on a mobile phone or computer, the info is just below the video screen. Likewise I'm not sure how it works on a tablet as I don't have one and have never seen how it's laid out. But you should see a description box and then you can see a bit that says SHOW MORE, if you click on that you'll be able to see all the info.

[@PaganMan1966]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@LizZorab]

Glad you liked it! Thank you Tony.

[@rhondamoffit6490]

Thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@LizZorab]

Thanks for watching Rhonda!