Start indoors
No supported crops start indoors in October for ZIP 60601.
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What to plant in October in Chicago (60601)
In Chicago, ZIP 60601, zone 6a, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in October, and what to wait on until later.
Source: chicago-ohare frost station, USDA zone 6a, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
Transplant
No supported crops transplant in October for ZIP 60601.
Direct-sow
No supported crops direct-sow in October for ZIP 60601.