Want fast fall harvests before the cold hits? September is the month to plant—and I’ll show you 16 vegetables and herbs you can direct sow right now for quick, beginner-friendly results. Even if it’s still hot where you live, don’t wait, or you’ll regret it! September planting is the secret harvests that carry you through fall and beyond.
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
0:00 Why September is the secret weapon for fall harvests
01:05 The root crop that’s ready before you blink
02:42 Colorful roots that get sweeter in the cold
04:30 The double-duty root veggie
06:05 The climbing crop that resists disease
07:55 The green that turns frost into flavor
09:40 My salad bar trick for late-summer heat
11:25 The fastest green you’ll ever grow
12:50 Greens that handle both cold and heat
14:20 The herb that bolts less in fall
24:30 Bonus crops to start indoors now for winter harvests
00:00 Heat-busting hacks for cool crops
00:00 Wrap Up
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18 Comments
Hello
Love your show.😊
Brussel sprouts
Maybe I grow Bora king radish and Chinese radish
Ooooooh! Very exciting to contemplate! I am going to snag some seeds! Thank you for your energy and joy of gardening – bonuses on TOP of the knowledge you share – thank you so much!
What’s YOUR go-to veggie to plant in September? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear! And if you’re looking for the easiest way to get started, my Fall Garden Seed Collection has 14 fast, beginner-friendly veggies I’ve tested myself. It’s 50% off during the Seed Party Sale!
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CK when u sprinkle a bunch of the lettuce seeds in the garden bed like the arugula and it was all popping up, do u need to thin them to a few? Or jus let it keep growin? Sorry if this is a dumb question but im still kinda new at this.
I need Super Sugar Snap! I'm throwing in the towel with my Vine Beans powdery mildew is horrible this year & I'm pulling them up. @9:05 I saw CG hidden! Dill is very prolific I can't do cilantro It tastes like disinfectant to me. I will try Broccoli Rabbe & Brussels sprouts sprouts this fall.
I started my fall 🍂🍁 garden and your tips help me out alot
I planted Japanese radishes kale 🥬 radish parsley and dill cilantro Swiss Chard
8:56 : Duck camera guy 😀
I'm going to try planting carrots and radishes together in a small raised bed.
Thank you, CaliKim for your wonderful videos they have been outstanding over the many years I have always watched them but lately not like I should because you have a lot of tips and tricks in hot weather and cooler weather and in between growing tips and tricks and other things I've learned over the years to help my garden grow. I THANK YOU CALIKIM
The person that put up the comment his name is
MARK WILSON.
I live in North Carolina ❗❗❗🫶
WOW! My Fall garden is going to be fun! In addition to direct sowing carrots and lots of kale, I'm going to add all seasons, cabbage, turnips,and Chinese cabbage. I just need to amend my soil once more and start direct sowing next week. Happy Gardening 😊
Hello 🎉
There are 2 seeds in each cilantro seed! I just recently started opening them and the germination is so much better!
Great video Kim. Chock full of good info!
Love the tip about keeping the shade cloth handy. Our summer heat and humidity has been challenging this year.
Basil is another herb to direct sow now, before fall. Got to say that, I’m Italian! Haha
I love planting snap peas and snow peas. Think I might wait a bit before planting my snow peas. We’re expecting another heatwave this week.
Keep up the great work Kim. Hey Jerry got some screen time in. Haha
I spy a Camera Guy. Thanks for the tips.