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Seasonal guide
Europe / Spain / Murcia

What to plant in Murcia in October

October in Murcia offers a mild transition period with average temperatures around 20.2°C, providing an ideal window for establishing cool-season crops. The cooling trend toward November allows for the successful germination and growth of hardy vegetables before the onset of winter dormancy.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

8 options
  • Spinach

    Spinach

    Direct sow in rows; thin seedlings to 15cm.

  • Carrot

    Carrot

    Direct sow in loose, well-drained soil.

  • Radish

    Radish

    Direct sow; fast germination in current temperatures.

  • Lettuce

    Lettuce

    Can be direct sown or started in seedbeds.

  • Onion

    Onion

    Sow in seedbeds for transplanting later.

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    Plant cloves directly in the soil.

  • Swiss Chard

    Swiss Chard

    Direct sow; very tolerant of cooling autumn nights.

  • Broad Bean

    Broad Bean

    Direct sow in rows; hardy enough for winter.

Seedlings

Seedlings

3 options
  • Broccoli

    Broccoli

    Transplant established seedlings to the garden.

  • Cauliflower

    Cauliflower

    Plant seedlings deep to encourage strong roots.

  • Cabbage

    Cabbage

    Ensure 40cm spacing between transplants.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Focus on clearing summer crop residues and incorporating organic compost into the soil. With average rainfall at 56.8mm, monitor soil moisture levels closely, especially during dry spells between early autumn rains.