What to plant in September

What to plant in September

September has already arrived. Many consider it the prelude to autumn, a time when we have to say goodbye to the summer plants and those flowers that have adorned our gardens, but does that mean that nothing is planted? The truth is that no, actually, there is a lot to plant in september, believe it or not.

If you have a small garden, or you simply want to continue enjoying gardening with seasonal plants, then we are going to show you some examples of what you can plant in September. You will see that you will be surprised.

What gardening chores are done in September

For many, September is the month in which they have to work in the garden, perhaps not for this season that is already ending, but to prepare everything for the next and achieve an improvement compared to that year.

Thus, the tasks carried out are the following:

  • Organize the garden (or the garden area) to see what free spaces there are (or will be left). They do this to know if they are going to put autumn-winter crops or if they are going to let the land rest so that it can obtain new nutrients (it is something that many do to make it yield more later).
  • Collect seeds. Many plants may have left us seeds that we can use the following year to have those plants again in our garden, or in the orchard. So one of the tasks carried out is to collect these seeds to preserve them and use them at the end of winter or spring with the aim of recovering the orchard or spring-summer garden.
  • Pay. This is very important, especially if you have planted plants that consume a lot of nutrients because they leave the soil with deficiencies and, if you do not provide it with new nutrients, everything you plant will not bear the fruit it should because of this. In our case, we recommend that you use worm humus or compost since they are the best to fertilize and provide nutrients. Of course, take into account the type of soil you have and what you want to plant, since its pH is also important.
  • Autumn pests. In autumn, with the presence of rains (in some parts of the country) you may find that they attack what is left in your garden or what you are going to plant in it. So you have to have remedies on hand to fight them. Above all, mosquitoes and flying ants are common.

What to plant in September

September we always identify it as the month of going back to school, back to work, the end of the holidays and, for farmers, the month in which all the fruits, vegetables and vegetables have already been picked (or few are left). to collect). However, that does not mean that nothing can be planted in September, on the contrary, there are both greens, vegetables and flowers for you to choose from. We tell you a little about each of them.

What vegetables and greens can be planted in September

What vegetables and greens can be planted in September

El September calendar related to vegetables and greens is quite extensive, since it is the month in which you can plant a lot of "food". We can list some for you, such as: chard, zucchini, onions, fennel, lettuce, parsley, rosemary, peas, turnip greens, cabbages, carrots, arugula, potatoes, lentils, endives, saffron, broad beans, celery ...

That is, you have a lot to choose from.

Some of the most common are:

Spinach

These have many varieties, and depending on which one you choose, they have a favorite month to plant. That means that you can have spinach throughout the year (because you will vary the species every month).

If you want to plant it in September, wait at the end of the month or the first of the next which is the best time so that they do not come out very bitter. Place them in a shady area and in humid terrain.

Broccoli

One of the properties of broccoli, also known as broccoli, is that it withstands low temperatures very well. All it needs is moist soil and drip irrigation as if you pour water over it it can rot.

In addition, it has an advantage and that is that, when you collect it, if you only cut the central head and cover the stem with soil, it will grow again.

Aromatic plants

Before we have mentioned parsley and rosemary, but the truth is that you can also plant sage, thyme, or mint. They are plants that need light, but not as intense as that given in summer, and also humidity, without excess to prevent them from rotting.

It is better to have them in a pot than in the garden, especially since some, like mint, reproduce very quickly and can invade the space of other plants (and kill them).

Potatoes

sow potatoes in September

Planting potatoes before frost hits will only help you avoid them, and have a good harvest. You need to the soil is prepared for this crop, and you have to make sure that it has a constant humidity, as well as space so that the potatoes can grow without problem.

When starting it, bet on the first days of September.

Flowers to plant in September

Did you think you had to say goodbye to the flowers until the following spring? Well the truth is that no. There are some that can still be enjoyed in September. We give you some examples:

Hydrangea

Flowers to plant in September

The hydrangea is a flower that is very popular in Spain. You can have it in multiple colors and something that not many know is that you can choose the color it will have depending on what you contribute to the earth in which it is planted. Thus, its hue can be pink, white or blue. It is even possible to combine them and have different colors.

Californian poppy

This flower can be planted in September without problem, although it will take time to see it appear. Normally to three months after sowing it, you will be able to enjoy it (for December).

It is very easy to grow and you would only have to be careful with intense frosts or cold, so that the plant does not go into lethargy and you are left without enjoying it.

Cyclamen of Persia

Cyclamen plantar in September

This flower is mostly planted in summer and fall, and blooms that same autumn, staying until spring (as long as temperatures are not too low).

When it comes to planting them, it is recommended that you do it first in a seedbed and then, when it begins to put out leaves, you change it to a pot.

Wallflower

If you live in an area where September and October are months in which the sun continues to make an appearance (and also the heat, to a greater or lesser extent), you can consider planting alheli.

They are flowers that attract a lot of attention due to their arrangement on the plant. It is in different colors and it just needs a lot of water and sun.

Do you know more vegetables, greens or flowers that are planted in September?


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