What vegetables can I plant this time of year?
A. In October you can plant quite a few things. It really depends on what you want to eat.
Here is a list to start with. Artichoke, arugula, fava beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collards, eggplant, endive, fennel, garlic, kale, lavender, leeks, lettuce, mustard greens, onion, scallions, oregano, parsley, parsnip, peas, radish, rutabaga, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips.
Hungry yet? You might want to check out our publication on the 10 Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden. Go to extension.arizona.edu and search under publications.
Peter L. Warren is the urban horticulture agent for the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona. Email: plwarren@cals. arizona.edu
