For many of us, September is the time when our gardens start winding down. In some regions, things begin to get a little wilted and colors begin to fade, while in others the flowering season has just begun. Depending on where you live, there are actually lots of veggies to plant in September to keep your green thumb working straight through fall. From veggies to herbs, in some regions it may even be time for another round of flowering plants. Here’s a look at gardening in September, what to plant and a few other simple to-do’s.
To-Dos:
- Start watching for frost and cover plants at night
- Give flower beds a good clean-up and cut back anything that’s finished blooming
- Plant flowering bulbs for spring
- Harvest any remaining veggies and fruits and get ready to plant a fall veggie garden
- Pick and dry herbs for winter
- Plant new tree and shrubs
- In warm areas, continue to prune and pick fruits as they ripen
What to Plant (regionally):
- Northern United States: Arugula, collard greens, lettuce, mache, mustard greens, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips.
- Mid-Atlantic/New England: Arugula, bok choy, lettuce, mache, radishes and spinach.
- Rocky Mountains/North Central: Arugula, lettuce, mache, spinach
- Pacific Northwest: Arugula, bok choy, collard greens, lettuce, mache, mustard greens, radishes and spinach
- Southwest: Arugula, beets, bok choy, carrots, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mustard greens, radishes, spinach, turnips, swiss chard, shrubs and perennials. In the southwest, prepare to plant flower gardens in mid-October.
- Gulf Coast/Southeast: Arugula, beets, bok choy, carrots, collard greens, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, radishes, spinach, turnips, shrubs and perennials
Are you thinking about getting your gardens ready for fall?
