What should I plant in September in Birmingham, AL?

In September in Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), you can plant Chives, Dill, Mint, Parsley, Artichoke, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Dill in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Dill: direct sow Mar 24 – Sep 8.

When do I plant Mint in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

What to Plant in September

Birmingham, AL · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 25 Frost-free days: 230

Full year calendar for Birmingham

The first frost is approaching. Finish up fall plantings and protect tender crops. Garlic goes in the ground this month or next. Harvest and preserve summer bounty.

September at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Chives

Dill

Mint

Parsley

Artichoke

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Onion

Peas

Spinach

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 11

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

Sep 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Lettuce

Sep 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Sep 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Transplant 13

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Artichoke

Feb 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Later this month

Broccoli

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Sep 16 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Direct Sow 6

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Plant now

Beet

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Dill

Mar 24 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Later this month

Peas

Sep 24 – Dec 31

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

September Gardening Tips

Start Lettuce, Kale, Spinach indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Garlic straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Protect tender crops from early frost with row cover — this can extend your season by several weeks.