What to Plant in September

We know that many gardens start to wind down this time of year, but did you know that there are still plenty of items you can plant now that will grow in time to harvest before the first frost (some even past the first frost).

Autumn is an ideal time to take advantage of the cooler weather and start some root vegetables and salad greens grow just as well in the fall as they do in the spring. Growing an autumn garden allows you to keep fresh produce on the table without having to tend to a garden in the hot summer sun.

At the very least, lettuce, spinach, and other greens with a short maturity time can be planted later in the season. If you want, you can even extend the growing season by planting under floating row covers or cold frames that will shield plants from frost but still allow light, air, and water to penetrate.

Here is a list of items that can be planted (direct sow into the ground) in September!

• Arugula
• Collard greens
• Lettuce
• Mustard greens
• Peas
• Radishes
• Spinach
• Turnips

If you need some guidance on how and where to plant, give us a call and we can help you out!