what can i plant in september

What you can plant in September depends on your climate, but it’s generally a great month for cool-season crops, quick growers, and fall flowers.

Quick scoop

In many gardens, September is ideal for sowing or transplanting:

• Leafy greens: lettuce, spinach, arugula, kale, Swiss chard, bok choy

• Roots: radishes, carrots, beets, turnips

• Brassicas: broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collards

• Herbs: cilantro, dill, parsley, chives

• Fall flowers: calendula, marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, poppies

By climate

• Cold climates: bunching onions, cilantro, lettuce, radish, spinach

• Mild climates: carrots, lettuce, radish, spinach, sugar snap peas

• Hot climates: dill, kale, lettuce, parsley, Swiss chard

Good fast picks

If you want plants that can still give you a harvest quickly, radishes, lettuce, spinach, and arugula are among the easiest September choices.

A simple rule

September planting usually works best when you choose crops that like cooler weather or finish fast before frost, and you can also plant bulbs and overwintering crops like garlic or broad beans in some regions.

If you want, I can narrow this down to your USDA zone or your local climate and make you a September planting list.