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September is an especially sweet month for those of us who enjoy working in the garden, and it is one of those times of the year when we see how our entire garden is transformed so that the last summer crops give space to a whole wave of new ones. autumn and winter plants.
If you want to know what to plant in september in the urban garden or in an orchard in the country, as well as what flowers to plant in September, join us in this article by Ecologist Verde in which we prepare your growing space for the cold months in the northern hemisphere and we will talk about what to plant according to the climate . Take note!
What to plant in the garden in September according to the weather
Depending on the climate you live in, crops to be planted in September can vary greatly. This is because it is a transitional month, in which the heat of summer gives way to autumn, and changes in the weather are especially noticeable in these cases. Mediterranean climates have much warmer September, while continental climates will notice an earlier arrival of cold.
It is also important to differentiate what can be planted with simple direct sowing, from what we can advance in seedbeds. Seedlings are a very practical tool that allows us to take much better advantage of the space in the garden, making the seedlings germinate indoors and under a controlled environment, to transplant them into the ground when the plant is already a little more developed and strong.
What to sow in September in a Mediterranean climate
- Direct sowing: carrot, broad bean, pea, spinach, radish, turnip, borage, parsnip, chicory, artichoke, chard, garlic.
- In the nursery: lettuce, onion, chard, artichoke.
What to sow in September in continental climate
- Direct sowing: spinach, radish, turnip, borage, parsnip, artichoke, chard, garlic.
- In the nursery: escarole, lettuce, onion, chard, artichoke.
What to sow in September in an Atlantic climate
- Direct sowing: spinach, endive, radish, turnip, borage, parsnip, artichoke, chard, garlic.
- In the nursery: lettuce, onion, chard, artichoke.
It must also be taken into account that, when it comes to crops such as onion, lettuce or spinach, which are widely diversified and with varieties for different times of the year, it is necessary to choose the appropriate variety for sowing in September, that is, the winter or short day.
What to sow, transplant and harvest in September
In addition to the crops mentioned depending on each climate, there are some species that we can plant in virtually all climates in September. Some of them are:
- Potato
- Fennel
- Cabbage
- Endive
We can also plant many aromatic plants like saffron, rosemary, parsley, thyme, mint, sage, arugula, and valerian.
Regarding the moment of transplant abroad in September, the ideal is to go outside and the plants that you have prepared in seedbeds of these species:
- Cauliflowers
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Escaroles
- Onions
- Cabbages
You have to be careful with transplants, yes, and it is that September can be stormy in some areas. Make sure that your younger seedlings are not exposed to very violent storms or sudden changes in temperature, waiting a few weeks if necessary.
Lastly, you can harvest in september the following vegetables from your garden:
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Watermelons
- Chard
- Peppers
- Leeks
- Melons
- Cucumbers
- Cabbages
- Aubergines
- Onions
- Celery
It is also a good time to get dried beans and beans, whether you want to consume them or preserve their seeds.
What to plant in September in the garden
Not everyone in the plant world is an orchard, and September is also a very important time for gardens. Many bulbs are planted at this time, thus also an opportunity to remove the summer annuals and prepare the garden for winter.
In september you can plant bulbs like these, which will bloom next spring:
- Lupine
- Tuberous geranium
- Cyclamen
- Winter hydrangea
- Fritillaria
It is also a very good time to the bushes. For example, you can multiply shrubs of many types with cuttings, such as pyracantha, skimmia, perennial Viburnum or phlomis. The laurel and holly will also appreciate a sowing now. In addition, you can go preparing in seedbed some early perennials or biennials, such as pansies, ahlelí or calendula, to transplant in a few weeks when they are ready.
What to plant in September in a pot
Among the pots intended for terraces or indoor plants, September is still the best time for bulbs as well. If what you want is plant flowering plants in pots, prepare violets, pansies, poppies, daisies, alders, wallflowers and carnations, as well as springs and cyclamen.
For plant in the urban garden in September, you can use pots up to 25 L for broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, peas and celery, as well as beets, arugulae, lettuce and radishes, the latter needing considerably smaller pots.
Depending on your climate, you can locate these pots on terraces if it is not very cold yet or, you will have to move them inside your home.
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