Late September Planting Guide

Late in September there are many vegetables that are ready to be planted. Here is a list of a few that will do well this time of year.

• Beans – Bush Beans will produce sooner while pole beans will produce more!
• Beets – Requires plenty of moiture to germinate.
• Broccoli – Grows multiple side shoots around main head that should be harvested.
• Cabbage – Best if bought as young plants.  Beware of bacterial issues when buying.
• Carrots – Requires rock and debris free soil to grow large, strong and strait carrots.
• Cauliflower – Some varieties are green.  Color can be improved by wrapping leaves around the heads.
• Celery – Like beets, Celery requires high moisture to germinate.
• Collards – Lower leaves are the best for harvest.  Can tolerate more heat than similar crops.
• Sweet Corn – Many verities do well this time of year.  A staple for many gardeners.
• Cucumbers – Growing bee attracting flowers can be very beneficial to this crop.
• Lettuce - Likes cooler weather.  September is a good time to start Lettuce indoors.
• Mustard – Requires a lot of space.  Wide rows are recommended.
• Onions (bulbing) – Short day bulbing varieties work best.
• Peas – English type peas grow well this time of year.  Use a strong trellis system.
• Peppers  – Many types will continue to grow and produce all the way into summer.
• Radish – Very fast growing and does not require a lot of space.
• Spinach – Likes cooler weather.  Another great crop to start indoors in September.
• Tomatoes - Will do well until frost.  Most types require staking.
• Turnips – Both the roots and greens are edible.  Does best in a wide-row system.

Related posts:

1. Zone 9 Spring Planting Guide
2. Zone 9 Fall Planting Guide
3. Zone 9 January Planting Guide