6 Fruits You Can Start Growing in October: By USDA Zone

Think October is too late to plant fruit? It's actually one of the best months to start! In this video, I show you 6 fruits you can plant this fall, and exactly which USDA hardiness zones each one grows in, from cold zone 3 to warm zone 11. 🌱 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO ✅ Why fall is a great time to plant fruit ✅ How to find your USDA hardiness zone and first frost date ✅ Which fruits to plant in your zone this October ✅ How deep to plant, how far to space, and how to mulch each fruit ✅ Common mistakes that kill young fruit plants ✅ What to do if you live in a colder zone (zones 3 to 5) ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Why October is a great time to plant fruit 1:30 #6 Raspberries and Blackberries (zones 3-9) 4:00 #5 Figs (zones 7-10) 6:30 #4 Citrus: lemons, limes, oranges (zones 9-11) 9:00 #3 Apple and Pear Trees (zones 3-9) 11:30 #2 Blueberries (zones 3-10) 14:00 #1 Strawberries (zones 3-10) 16:15 Final tips and recap 🍓 THE 6 FRUITS AT A GLANCE Raspberries and Blackberries: plant potted or bare-root canes in zones 6-9 Figs: best planted in October in zones 8-10, or grow in a large pot in colder areas Citrus: plant early October in zones 9-11, and use containers in zone 8 Apples and Pears: plant container-grown trees in zones 5-8 Blueberries: need acidic soil (pH 4.5 to 5.5), and fall planting works in zones 6-10 Strawberries: prime October planting in zones 7-10 🔎 FIND YOUR USDA ZONE Search "USDA plant hardiness zone map" and enter your zip code. Your zone shows how cold your winters get, so check your local first frost date too. 💬 YOUR TURN What zone are you in, and which fruit are you planting first? Tell me in the comments! I read every one, and it helps other gardeners see what works in their area. 👍 If this video helped you, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next gardening video! #FruitGarden #FallPlanting #USDAZones