A warm September is the perfect time to extend the growing season. Right after harvesting summer crops, you don’t have to wait until next year. Many vegetables and other plants will bloom before winter if planted in the fall. It’s the last call for gardening enthusiasts to get to work and soon enjoy home-grown delights.
What to Plant in Fall - Vegetables. If you plant now, you’ll harvest before winter
The beginning of autumn is an ideal time to sow vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. As noted by Joanna Legutko, a gardening advisor and vice president of the board at W. Legutko, cited by Super Express, some fast-growing plants will yield crops within just a few weeks. These include:
- Corn salad and arugula – September is the last chance to plant these leafy vegetables. They are low-maintenance and easy to grow. They require fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny but sheltered spot and tolerate frost well. They are ready for harvest in about three to four weeks.
- Spinach and winter lettuce – Spinach can be sown directly in sunny or semi-shaded soil. You can harvest the crops in October or November. Some varieties of lettuce can be sown into the ground in August and September but need to be covered to protect them from frost.
What Else Can Be Planted in September? There Are Plenty of Interesting Options
It’s not just vegetables that can be planted in September. It’s also the right time to sow certain herbs. Some can overwinter in the ground, while others can be brought indoors. These include:
- Tarragon – Ideal for sowing directly into the ground or as seedlings under cover. Sow at a depth of 0.3-0.5 cm, with spacing of 40 cm by 40 cm.
- Garden chervil – Sow it into the ground at a depth of 0.5 cm, with spacing of 20 cm by 10 cm.
- Common chamomile – Best sown directly into the ground at a depth of 0.5 cm, with spacing of 30 cm by 10 cm.
Joanna Legutko also has more suggestions for planting in the fall season. She recommends purchasing heathers, which, with proper care, can bloom for a long time.
They are an excellent choice for autumn flower beds and terraces, provided they are given the right conditions. Proper care, including regularly removing faded blossoms, will allow you to enjoy their beauty for many months
- emphasized Joanna Legutko.
