“September is planning for later: what you sow now will nourish your autumn and winter.” Tom, Pickers
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Vegetable garden calendar September
This calendar is intended for both novice and experienced gardeners who want to know what they can harvest and sow in September.
September is the month of abundance in the vegetable garden . You're still picking tomatoes, zucchini, beans, and herbs, while the first autumn vegetables are already ready. September is also a crucial month for laying the foundation for a successful autumn and winter vegetable garden. In September, you start sowing spinach, arugula, and lamb's lettuce, and planting winter onions so you can continue to harvest even during the colder months. Autumn sowing is best done in early September because the soil is still warm, and the seeds will germinate faster. I personally use organic seeds as much as possible. I used to think it didn't matter much as long as I didn't use artificial fertilizers or pesticides. But then I remembered the many hectares of land that are sprayed in non-organic seed collection projects.
This September vegetable garden calendar shows you at a glance what you can still sow in September , what you can harvest and store , what you still have left in your pantry , and which perennials you can start growing now. You wouldn't think so with all those vegetables in the garden, but August and early September are crucial months for sowing and planting in the vegetable garden. You can also plant seed potatoes and perennials like rhubarb in September for future harvests.
For good soil preparation, organic material such as compost or manure can be worked into the soil.
Read on for all the tips and advice for sowing in September. Ideal as a practical guide for your vegetable garden in September . Sowing crops in the fall is a powerful tool for enjoying an early harvest the following season. And the best part: sowing in September also means slowing down. Slowing down, with your hands in the soil. Exactly what Plukkers stands for.
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👩🌾 Sow in September with organic seeds
🥬 Sowing leafy vegetables in September
It sounds logical, but leafy vegetables are vegetables whose leaves are eaten.
🪟 Arugula *(regular and winter crop)* – grows quickly and loves the cool late summer. In the greenhouse, you can extend the season, and outdoors, you'll have tender leaves for weeks.
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Spinach *(autumn cultivation)* – sow wide rows in the open ground for a robust autumn and early winter harvest. Choose varieties suitable for autumn cultivation.
🪟 Lamb's lettuce *(cold glass late)* – sow now in the greenhouse for fresh, crisp leaves in winter. Perfect as a salad base or mixed with arugula and spinach.
Bok choy – ideal for direct sowing in September, just like other leafy greens like mustard greens and mesclun. Bok choy grows quickly and is suitable for both open ground and containers.
Winter purslane – an excellent choice for autumn and winter cultivation. Winter purslane can be sown late in the season and produces fresh leaves well into winter.
Tip: It's best to sow leafy vegetables a little closer together in September and harvest them young as lettuce or baby leaves. This prevents them from bolting during a warm late summer. Feel free to use a container (vegetable garden bed) for sowing leafy vegetables; this makes maintenance easier and prevents overgrowth. When sowing, ensure the soil contains sufficient nutrients, especially for subsequent crops. Fertilize if necessary to ensure your leafy vegetables grow well and ensure a healthy harvest.
Extra tip: Fill your seed groove or seed hole with some seed starter mix. Fertilized soil can burn your seeds, and seed starter mix still provides the perfect environment for seeds to germinate.
