What to Plant in September
Sioux Falls, SD · Zone 4b
Last frost: May 10
Frost-free days: 143
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
Cilantro
Radish
Turnip
Direct Sow 3
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Turnip
Apr 1 – Sep 15
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Cilantro
Sep 1–23
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Radish
Sep 1–30
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
September Gardening Tips
- Direct sow Radish, Turnip, Cilantro straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
- Protect tender crops from early frost with row cover — this can extend your season by several weeks.
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