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5 Vegetables to Plant in September

Food Gardening Magazine: September 2023

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5 Vegetables to Plant in September

If you’re not ready to give up gardening in the fall just yet, these five vegetables to plant in September will keep you going.

By Amanda MacArthur

I grew up thinking September was a time to wind down from summer gardening and switch over to harvesting. But I’ve actually learned that there are vegetables to plant in September that thrive in cooler temperatures, depending on your location.

Root vegetables and salad greens do really well during the fall. By growing these in the autumn months you can enjoy fresh local produce long after the traditional harvest season. Other vegetables to plant in September are the plan-ahead types that will build healthy root systems all winter in preparation for the spring. Here are my favorite five vegetables to plant in September!

Turnips

You can do double duty with Turnips, eating both the yummy tender greens and sweet roots. Turnips germinate in a few days, so they’re a faster crop to harvest. The greens take about four weeks and the roots are ready in about eight weeks. They work best when soil has cooled to the 40 degree range and have been known to continue to grow even after the first frost. These vegetables go great with potatoes or you can even substitute them entirely!

Radishes

Radishes

Radishes

Want a fast growing fall crop? Look no further than the radish. These will be ready to harvest in three weeks. They like to be planted in sunny spots in the garden and it’s worth mixing in some aged compost and/or fertilizer, as radishes prefer a less compacted nutrient-rich environment. Best to plant radishes four-to-six weeks before the first frost. Learn more about growing radishes.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Lettuce

Lettuce is an all-star vegetable to plant in the fall, taking only a week or so to germinate, depending on the variety. They may take a little more maintenance at the beginning to thin the seedlings but once the leaves are the size of a tablespoon you can start to harvest for some tender baby lettuce. An added bonus with planting lettuce in September is that certain varieties are hardy enough to return after winter for an early spring crop. It’s best to plant lettuce six-to-eight weeks before the first frost in your area. Learn more about growing lettuce.

Kale

Kale

Kale

Besides being a trendy superfood, Kale is a hardy vegetable that can withstand cooler weather and is even known to survive temperatures as low as ten degrees! In September, it’s best to find kale plants already started at your local nursery. But once transplanted, these will be ready for harvest in about six-to-eight weeks or when the leaf is about the size of your hand, making them a perfect ingredient in your favorite smoothie or fall soup recipe! Learn more about growing kale.

Garlic

Garlic

Garlic

Want to get a head start on next season’s crops? Plant garlic in late September. It’s best to plant a few varieties just in case one does better in your region than another. You’ll want to separate cloves no more than two days before planting. Leave the peels intact and place the cloves pointy side up in soil about six inches apart and two inches deep. Add about five inches of mulch on top for insulation. Your garlic will form strong roots over the winter and be ready to take off after the first thaw, for a speedy spring crop. Learn more about growing garlic.

I’d love to hear what your favorite vegetables to plant in September are, and any tips you have about autumn planting in your region. Tell me what your September garden looks like!

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  • Max B. September 18, 2023

    My wife and I are picking lettuce today! Still have beets, broccoli, and snap peas growing! And green beans have 1/2 inch beans on them! We pulled our tomatoes, keeping the green one in a cardboard box until they turn red . We also eat fried green tomatoes! Such a treat to still have these available in Illinois in September!

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  • Shailini S. September 11, 2023

    Hi, you say to plant 6 – 8 weeks before first frost. But if planting in september, that is less than 6 – 8 weeks before first frost ( esp in new england) ?? Am confused – please explain, thanks! Maybe you mean planting in early september, but didn’t say that – just says “september”

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    • Norann O. September 21, 2023

      Many parts of New England won’t experience a killing frost until the latter half of October. So if you plant in early September you should have at least 45 days (6 to 7 weeks) of growing time.

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  • Jackie R. September 20, 2022

    Can garlic be planted in either a large planter or a raised bed garden?

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    • Amanda M. September 20, 2022

      Yes! Just make sure drainage is good and the bed/container is at least 6 inches deep.

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  • Karen C. September 11, 2022

    I’m going for radishes and garlic. Doe they do well in the same bed?

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    • Amanda M. September 20, 2022

      They’ll do fine! And a nice way to get an active crop while waiting for the other one to grow.

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Food Gardening Magazine September 2023

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  • How to Paint DIY Plant Pots with Kids
  • Fresh Fruit Maple Ambrosia Salad
  • 8 Educational Farm Stand Ideas for Kids
  • Autumn Gardening Calendar Kit
  • Gardening with Grandpa
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