What to plant in Cantabria in October
October brings true autumn conditions to Cantabria with mild temperatures averaging 13°C and significant precipitation around 119 mm. The steady cool-down and high moisture levels favor direct sowing of hardy winter greens and broad beans, while transplanting cold-tolerant brassicas ensures a strong winter harvest before temperatures drop further in November.
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Fava Beans (Habas)
Directly sow outdoors 5 cm deep. Excellent for Cantabria's wet autumn conditions.
Garlic (Ajo)
Plant individual cloves directly in well-drained soil, pointed end up, 3-4 cm deep.
Spinach (Espinaca)
Sow directly in shallow rows 1-2 cm deep. Thrives in current average temperatures of 13°C.
Radish (Rábano)
Sow directly every 2 weeks for continuous supply. Matures in 25-30 days.
Winter Peas (Guisantes)
Directly sow outdoors near supports. Hardy enough to handle November's upcoming cold.
Swiss Chard (Acelga)
Directly sow outdoors 1.5 cm deep. Thin seedlings to 30 cm apart.
Arugula (Rúcula)
Directly sow shallowly outdoors. Leaves ready in 3-4 weeks.
الشتلات
الشتلات
Cabbage (Repollo)
Transplant established seedlings into garden beds, space 40-50 cm apart.
Broccoli (Brócoli)
Transplant robust nursery seedlings. Mulch around stems to prevent soil erosion from rain.
Cauliflower (Coliflor)
Transplant healthy seedlings. Ensure rich, nitrogen-rich organic soil.
Leek (Puerro)
Transplant seedlings into deep holes to elongate the white stem.
Tasks
Monthly tasks
Clear clear finished summer crops to prevent pest overwintering. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch or compost around brassicas and leeks to protect topsoil from erosion caused by heavy rain (119.4 mm average in October, rising to 198.5 mm in November). Check drainage channels to prevent waterlogging in low spots of the garden.