What to Plant in September
USDA Zone 7a
Last frost: Mar 15 – Apr 1
Frost-free days: 190–220
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
Spinach
Radishes
Turnips
Direct Sow 4
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Radishes
Feb 15 – Oct 1
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Turnips
Aug 15 – Sep 15
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Cilantro
Sep 1 – Oct 1
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Spinach
Sep 1 – Oct 1
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
September Gardening Tips
- Direct sow Spinach, Radishes, Turnips 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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