September is here, and for many of us, the garden we started back in the spring is looking like it has seen better days. Which leaves us two choices clean up the garden for winter, or plant a fall garden! Maybe you want to start a fall garden but you’re wondering what to plant in September? We’re going to talk about that today!
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Planning A Fall Garden
Planning is really important when it comes to a fall garden, especially when it comes to knowing what to plant in September (and the rest of the time you have left before winter). Make sure you snag our fall garden checklist!
You’re going to need:
Someplace to plant
Your first frost date
A Calendar
Read more about planning a fall garden here.
What To Plant In September
What to plant in September is going to vary on where you live and your first frost date. Here in Tennessee, it won’t be until mid to late October.
What To Plant In September In The Pacific Northwest
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Arugula
- Mustard greens
- Collard greens
- Radishes
- Mache
- Bok choy
What To Plant In September In New England & Mid Atlantic Regions
What To Plant When You Live In North Central US Regions
- Arugula
- Lettuce
- Mache
- Spinach
What To Plant When You Live In Northern / Midwest US & Southern Canada
- Peas
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Arugula
- Collard greens
- Lettuce
- Mache
- Mustard greens
- Spinach
What To Plant When You Live In The Southeast & Gulf Coast Region
- Arugula
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mustard greens
- Spinach
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Beets
- Carrots
- Bok choy
- Cauliflower (Already started and ready to be transplanted into the garden)
- Collard greens
- Brussels sprouts (make sure these are started ahead of time)
- Broccoli (These need to have been started ahead of time before transplanting them out to the garden)
What To Plant In September When You Live In Southwest
- Arugula
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Cabbage (Pre started and ready to be planted)
- Collard greens
- Swiss chard
- Kale
- Mustard greens
- Bok choy
- Leeks
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Carrots
- Broccoli (Pre started and ready to be planted in the garden)
- Brussels sprouts (Pre started and ready to be planted in the garden)
- Cauliflower (Pre started and ready to be planted in the garden)
(Pre started and ready to be planted)
Planting A Fall Garden
Before you plant your fall garden you’ll want to clear a space in your garden to plant fresh plants. Make sure you amend your soil before planting, so your fall garden has the best start. Read more about planting a fall garden.
Before you go, check these out!
- Insect Repelling Herbs To Plant In Your Garden
- How To Make Your Own Garden Soil
- How To Build Raised Beds
