Are you wondering what you can plant in September? Depending on your zone, you might be surprised at all the vegetables, fruits and herbs that you can plant in September. Let’s get the fall garden going! Before you make in plans for planting make sure your beds have been amended after your summer harvests.
I prefer compost but make sure to check out how you can improve your soil without compost or make your own DIY soil mix for pots, containers and raised beds. Also, it is important that you are careful with your planting, using crop rotation even in your raised beds; for optimal soil and plant health.
Be sure you check out my post on plants you can grow indoors all fall and winter too!
What to Plant in September in Your Vegetable Garden
I have a list of everything you can plant, listed by zones, in the month of September. Be sure to check out the other What to Plant Guides for March, April, May, June, July and August.
If you aren’t sure which zone you are in click here!
Please keep in mind that this is a general list and some are for 2 zones (like 5 & 6). I love to hear what works for YOU in your zone and I try to keep the list as updated as a can, from your suggestions. Thank you!
What to Plant in September – Zone 1 
- Cabbage
- Garlic
- Radish
What to Plant in September – Zone 2
- Artichokes
- Garlic
- Radish
- Spinach
- Turnips
What to Plant in September – Zones 3 & 4
Seeds that do great in Zone 3 and Zone 4
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn (zone 4 only)
- Cucumber
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions (zone 4)
- Peas
- Spinach
- Squash (zone 4)
- Tomatoes (zone 4)
What to Plant in September – Zones 5 & 6
Seeds that do great in Zone 5 and Zone 6
(it may best to start the seeds earlier and transplant many of these to the garden for fall growing)
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumber
- Corn
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Peppers
- Spinach
- Squash
- Tomatoes
What to Plant in September – Zones 7 & 8
Check out seeds that do great in Zone 7 and Zone 8
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Peppers (zone 8)
- Spinach
- Squash
- Tomatoes (zone 8)
What to Plant in September – Zones 9 & 10
Check out seeds that do great in Zone 9 and Zone 10
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery (zone 10)
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Eggplant (zone 10)
- Endive
- Kale
- Kohlrabi (zone 9)
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsley (zone 9)
- Peas
- Peppers
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
Here in Phoenix the fall is our prime planting time. I am already clearing beds and allowing the hens to dig for bugs in preparation for planting in September. I can wait for that bountiful fall harvest! What is your favorite fall veggie?
Happy Gardening Everyone!
