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Jobs for October
Pruning on, cutting back, plant overwintering veg
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Sow winter lettuce in your greenhouse or coldframe.
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Put a cloche over any French beans still growing to extend their season.
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Cut back your asparagus plants and cover them in a layer of manure or compost.
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Prune gooseberries.
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Sow early peas, broad beans, and spring bulbs.
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Plant overwintering onion sets.
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Stake your Brussels sprouts if necessary and remove any yellowing leaves.
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Harvest squashes, pumpkins, and any remaining beetroot.
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