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What to plant now in Oklahoma City

This month's sowing list for Oklahoma City, what is ready to pick, when to plant the favourites, the planting year at a glance and the local frost dates.

October

10 vegetables to sow or plant now

3 of them are at their best time to start. The last frost is usually around April 5, and frost is unlikely after about April 19.

Quick, easy wins this month: radish, arugula, bok choy, cilantro, spinach and chives.

Sow or plant in Oklahoma City in October

Start seeds indoors

Nothing this month.

Direct sow

  • Arugula
  • Radish
  • Bok choy
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Spinach

Transplant

  • Garlic
  • Chives
  • Kale
  • Parsley

Names with a dashed outline can be started now, but it is not their best time.

Last month to start: arugula, bok choy, chives, cilantro, dill, kale, parsley, radish and spinach.

Ready to pick in October

  • Arugula
  • Beets
  • Bell pepper
  • Bok choy
  • Broccoli
  • Bush beans
  • Carrot
  • Chives
  • Cilantro
  • Cucumber
  • Dill
  • Hot pepper
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Parsley
  • Pole beans
  • Radish
  • Runner beans
  • Scallions
  • Strawberry
  • Sweet corn
  • Swiss chard
  • Tomato
  • Turnip
  • Winter squash
  • Zucchini

Coming up in November

Nothing new starts in November. This month's list carries on.

When to plant the favourites in Oklahoma City

Tomato

Tomatoes

Start seeds indoors: March to June.

Transplant: April to August.

Best time to start: April to June.

Pick: July to October.

First pick about 15 weeks after starting.

Potato

Potatoes

Plant: March to April.

Best time to start: March.

Pick: June to July.

First pick about 11 weeks after starting.

Garlic

Garlic

Plant: September to December.

Best time to start: September to December.

Pick: April to July.

First pick about 28 weeks after starting.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Direct sow: February to April and September.

Best time to start: February to April and September.

Pick: May to June and October to January.

First pick about 7 weeks after starting.

Carrot

Carrots

Direct sow: March to April and September.

Best time to start: March to April and September.

Pick: May to June and October to January.

First pick about 9 weeks after starting.

Bush beans

Bush beans

Direct sow: April to August.

Best time to start: April to August.

Pick: June to October.

First pick about 6 weeks after starting.

Onion

Onions

Start seeds indoors: January to March.

Transplant: March to May.

Best time to start: March to May.

Pick: June to August.

First pick about 20 weeks after starting.

Strawberry

Strawberries

Plant: March to May.

Best time to start: March to April.

Pick: July to October.

First pick about 14 weeks after starting.

Winter squash

Winter squash

Start seeds indoors: April to July.

Direct sow: April to July.

Transplant: April to July.

Best time to start: April to July.

Pick: July to October.

First pick about 12 weeks after starting.

Zucchini

Zucchini

Start seeds indoors: April to August.

Direct sow: April to August.

Transplant: April to August.

Best time to start: April to July.

Pick: June to October.

First pick about 6 weeks after starting.

The planting year in Oklahoma City

VegetableONDJFMAMJJASFirst pick
ArugulaSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
BasilTSSSSabout 6 weeks
BeetsSSSSabout 7 weeks
Bell pepperTPPPPPabout 15 weeks
Bok choySSSSSSSSabout 4 weeks
BroccoliTPPTPabout 13 weeks
Brussels sproutsTPabout 20 weeks
Bush beansSSSSSabout 6 weeks
CabbageTPPTPabout 15 weeks
CantaloupeTSSSabout 9 weeks
CarrotSSSabout 9 weeks
CauliflowerTPabout 16 weeks
CeleriacTTPPPabout 21 weeks
CeleryTPabout 21 weeks
ChivesPTSSSPTSabout 8 weeks
CilantroSSSSabout 6 weeks
CucumberSSSSSabout 5 weeks
DillSSSSSabout 6 weeks
EggplantTTPPPabout 16 weeks
Fava beansSSabout 13 weeks
GarlicPPPPabout 28 weeks
Hot pepperTPPPPabout 17 weeks
KalePTSSPTSabout 7 weeks
LeekTTPabout 20 weeks
LettuceSSSSabout 7 weeks
OkraSSSabout 6 weeks
OnionTTPPPabout 20 weeks
ParsleyPTSSSTSabout 8 weeks
ParsnipSSabout 12 weeks
PeasSSSabout 10 weeks
Pole beansSSSSSabout 8 weeks
PotatoPPabout 11 weeks
RadishSSSSSSabout 4 weeks
Runner beansSabout 9 weeks
RutabagaSabout 12 weeks
ScallionsSSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
SpinachSSSSabout 7 weeks
StrawberryPPPabout 14 weeks
Sweet cornSSSSSabout 8 weeks
Sweet potatoPPPabout 11 weeks
Swiss chardSSSSSSabout 6 weeks
TomatoTPPPPPabout 15 weeks
TurnipSSSabout 7 weeks
WatermelonTSSSabout 9 weeks
Winter squashSSSSabout 12 weeks
ZucchiniSSSSSabout 6 weeks

The chart starts at October. "First pick" is the usual time from starting to the first harvest.

Choose a quick-maturing (early) variety of: Brussels sprouts.

Choose a heat-tolerant variety of: celeriac, fava beans, parsnip and rutabaga.

Oklahoma City season by season

Spring March to May

Time to start: basil, beets, bell pepper, bok choy, bush beans, cantaloupe, carrot, celery, cilantro, cucumber, dill, eggplant, hot pepper, okra, parsnip, pole beans, potato, rutabaga, scallions, strawberry, sweet corn, sweet potato, Swiss chard, tomato, turnip, watermelon, winter squash and zucchini.

Last chance for: arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, celeriac, celery, cilantro, dill, fava beans, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, parsley, parsnip, peas, potato, radish, rutabaga, spinach, strawberry and turnip.

Summer June to August

Time to start: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, chives, kale, parsley, runner beans and Swiss chard.

Last chance for: basil, bell pepper, Brussels sprouts, bush beans, cantaloupe, chives, cucumber, eggplant, hot pepper, okra, pole beans, runner beans, sweet corn, sweet potato, Swiss chard, tomato, watermelon, winter squash and zucchini.

Fall September to November

Time to start: arugula, beets, Brussels sprouts, carrot, cilantro, dill, garlic, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach and turnip.

Last chance for: arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, dill, kale, lettuce, parsley, peas, radish, scallions, spinach, Swiss chard and turnip.

Winter December to February

Time to start: arugula, broccoli, cabbage, celeriac, celery, chives, fava beans, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, parsley, peas, radish and spinach.

Last chance for: celery and garlic.

Frost in Oklahoma City

Last frost, most years
around April 5
Frost is unlikely after
about April 19
First frost, most years
around October 27
Frost-free days in a year
about 205

The end of frost is not planting time. Tender plants also need warm nights, which usually come two to four weeks later, and a week or two of hardening off first, so go by the months for each vegetable above. A low corner where cold air settles runs later. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, winter squash and basil are the ones to hold back or cover.

Questions about planting in Oklahoma City

What can I plant now in Oklahoma City?

In October, 10 vegetables can be sown or planted in Oklahoma City, including arugula, bok choy, chives, cilantro, dill, garlic, kale and parsley. The full list is at the top of this page and changes every month.

When should I plant tomatoes in Oklahoma City?

In Oklahoma City, sow tomatoes indoors from March to June and transplant them from April to August. The best time to start is from April to June. Picking runs from July to October.

When should I plant potatoes in Oklahoma City?

In Oklahoma City, plant potatoes from March to April. The best time to start is in March. Picking runs from June to July.

When should I plant garlic in Oklahoma City?

In Oklahoma City, plant garlic from September to December. The best time to start is from September to December. Picking runs from April to July.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma City?

In most years the last frost in Oklahoma City comes around April 5. Frost is unlikely after about April 19, though tender vegetables go out later still, once nights are warm. The first frost of the cold season usually arrives around October 27.

Which vegetables are quickest to grow in Oklahoma City?

The quick ones are bok choy (about 4 weeks), radish (about 4 weeks), arugula (about 5 weeks), cucumber (about 5 weeks), scallions (about 5 weeks), basil (about 6 weeks), bush beans (about 6 weeks) and cilantro (about 6 weeks). The time is from starting to the first pick.

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These dates are estimates for general guidance, based on the usual weather in Oklahoma City. Seasons vary from year to year, so check the seed packet and local advice as well.
Temperatures: Source: Meteostat and its data providers (CC BY 4.0). Crop temperature ranges checked against FAO ECOCROP (CC BY 4.0).

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