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Calling all gardeners—harvest season is here! Although it’s a time of abundance for squashes, apples, pomegranates, and other fall favorites, it doesn’t mean that we can’t break out the garden trowel for fall planting. In fact, September is the perfect time to plant some of our favorite veggies, fall flowers, and evergreen shrubs. From growing mums to year-round perennial flowers that will look beautiful in your garden, we are sharing what to plant in September so you can keep your garden lush and bountiful.
Think hardy greens like kale and spinach for salads galore to root veggies for extra crunch—there are plenty of crops that thrive when planted this month. Although these veggies and flowers are generally recommended for planting in September, we still recommend checking out the USDA Hardiness Zone map, which helps gardeners determine which plants and crops are likely to thrive based on the region. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a fresh beginner, there’s nothing like seeing your seeds turn into vibrant flowers or tasty vegetables that you can enjoy straight from the garden. It’s time to cozy up with your gardening tools and get planting!
Lettuce
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With good soil, lettuce can thrive during the autumn season. This fast-growing vegetable, especially baby lettuce, can be ready to harvest in just about 30 days from sowing.
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Brussels Sprouts
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Frosty, cool weather is ideal for Brussels sprouts, which are packed with vitamin C. They prefer fertile, well-drained soil and should be given between 18 to 24 inches of space to spread out as they grow.
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Radishes
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Radishes, perfect for containers or garden beds, can grow in as little as 20 days. Just be sure to keep the soil moist and be mindful of proper spacing (one-inch apart for seeds and 12 inches in between rows).
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Calendulas
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These vibrant yellow and orange flowers, whose petals can be used in salads, prefer partial shade as well as fertile, well-drained soil. Typically, they grow up to two feet tall.
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Garlic
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Best in the ground or raised beds, garlic can be planted in September for a crop by mid-summer. Choose from two varieties: softneck garlic, which are common in milder climates and contain multiple cloves in each bulb, and hardneck varieties that have a much stronger flavor and fail to store as long as their counterparts.
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Broccoli
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When growing broccoli, it does best with full sun, along with slightly acidic soil that’s moist and rich in organic matter. Keep rows at least three feet apart to ensure optimal growth.
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Carrots
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Late summer to early fall is an ideal time to plant this root vegetable. In order to flourish, carrots need sandy soil with a pH range between six and seven.
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Peonies
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Plant this eye-catching perennial in the fall to enjoy its beauty next spring. This low-maintenance plant needs full sun and moist soil that drains well. Plant them two inches below the soil surface and maintain about three to four feet of distance in between them to allow for good air circulation.
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Spinach
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Spinach—especially the savoy varieties—tend to grow quickly during the cooler months. With rich soil, this nutrient-rich vegetable can grow in full sun or partial shade.
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Eggplant
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To do well in cooler temperatures, consider growing eggplants in large containers. There’s one caveat though: Their fruit has a tendency to make them tip over, so consider tying them to stakes. And to help keep flea beetles at bay, make sure their containers are at least a foot-and-a-half off the ground.
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