What to Plant (and Harvest!) in October for Houston Gardeners
Oct 17, 2025
October is the perfect month for Houston gardeners to transition from summer to fall planting. In this episode of Vibrant Rainbow Gardens Podcast, garden coach and permaculture designer Vandhana shares exactly what to plant in October for Zone 9a/9b gardens along the Gulf Coast.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why October is the ideal planting month for Houston gardeners
- Complete October planting list: greens, brassicas, herbs, root vegetables, and pollinator flowers
- What's growing in Vandhana's own Houston garden this fall (multiple kale varieties, rainbow carrots, radishes, and more)
- Current October harvests: okra, eggplant, basil, ridge gourds (ridged loofah), tomatoes, zucchini, and late-season watermelons
- Simple 3-step framework for planning your October garden
- When to plant garlic and onion sets in Houston
Perfect for: Houston gardeners, Gulf Coast gardeners, Zone 9 gardeners, fall vegetable gardening, October planting guide, Texas gardening, beginner gardeners
Featured plants: Kale (Lacinato, Red Russian), collards, Swiss chard, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, basil, calendula, nasturtium, zinnias, bush beans, peas, radishes (French, purple, black, daikon), rainbow carrots, garlic, onions, ridge gourds, okra, eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, watermelon
Links & Resources:
- 🍅 Enroll in the Succession Planting Masterclass
- 📥 Grab the free Houston Planting Calendar → https://www.vibrantrainbowgardens.com/podcastcalendar
- 💬Email me to book a Garden Coaching Session
