Late in September there are many vegetables that are ready to be planted. Here is a list of a few that will do well this time of year.
- Beans – Bush Beans will produce sooner while pole beans will produce more!
- Beets – Requires plenty of moiture to germinate.
- Broccoli – Grows multiple side shoots around main head that should be harvested.
- Cabbage – Best if bought as young plants. Beware of bacterial issues when buying.
- Carrots – Requires rock and debris free soil to grow large, strong and strait carrots.
- Cauliflower – Some varieties are green. Color can be improved by wrapping leaves around the heads.
- Celery – Like beets, Celery requires high moisture to germinate.
- Collards – Lower leaves are the best for harvest. Can tolerate more heat than similar crops.
- Sweet Corn – Many verities do well this time of year. A staple for many gardeners.
- Cucumbers – Growing bee attracting flowers can be very beneficial to this crop.
- Lettuce – Likes cooler weather. September is a good time to start Lettuce indoors.
- Mustard – Requires a lot of space. Wide rows are recommended.
- Onions (bulbing) – Short day bulbing varieties work best.
- Peas – English type peas grow well this time of year. Use a strong trellis system.
- Peppers – Many types will continue to grow and produce all the way into summer.
- Radish – Very fast growing and does not require a lot of space.
- Spinach – Likes cooler weather. Another great crop to start indoors in September.
- Tomatoes – Will do well until frost. Most types require staking.
- Turnips – Both the roots and greens are edible. Does best in a wide-row system.
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