What to plant in September: the plants to sow in the garden
Those who have a vegetable garden know: September is an important month for the production of vegetables and aromatic plants because the winter harvest will depend on what will be sown in this period. What is best to plant in September then? We explain it to you in this article, along with other tips on how to take care of the vegetable garden. Did you know that the moon affects the growth of plants and hair? It is all explained in the video!
What to plant in September: all about sowing this month
September is the month between summer and autumn in which the last fruits of the summer garden are harvested and then moved on to prepare the ground for what will be the spoils of autumn-winter. It is "an important moment because, whether you decide to plant in pots or have a vegetable garden available in the garden, you need to think about what you want to plant and proceed with the various jobs. And" the still hot September sun, in fact, which opens the seeds of the vegetables and accompanies them in their growth until late October, even if a lot depends on the area in which you live.
Furthermore, September is also a good time to transplant the seedlings kept in the seedbed and are now ready to be placed in the ground. Depending on the temperature and the amount of light available, you will then have to decide whether to sow the plants directly in the field, or whether to sow in the seedbed. In general, however, the plants that are planted in September are either winter vegetables (which, therefore, do not fear the arrival of the cold) or short cycle vegetables that will be harvested before the temperature drops.
What to plant in September in the field
In September, vegetables are sown that will then be harvested all year round such as rocket, carrots, onions, spinach, parsley, cabbage, ... However, there are many vegetables that can be planted in this month. the complete list:
- Lettuce
- Leek
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Radish
- Chard
- Soncino
- Spinach
- Rocket
- Cabbage
- Brussels sprouts
- Onions
- Carrots
As for the flowers to sow in the garden, however, gardeners will plant:
- Pansy
- Margherita Pizza
- Leon's mouth
- Poppy
- Digital
- Lunaria
- Helichrysum
- Sweet pea
See also: The green summer. Vases and planters for your outdoor area
What to pot
Choosing to cultivate a small vegetable garden in pot, to be kept perhaps on the balcony, is an excellent idea to ensure a constant supply of vegetables from October onwards. The seedlings that are best suited to be grown in pots are carrots, rocket, parsley, lettuce, spinach and onions, especially if the terrace (or balcony) enjoys good exposure to sunlight. In short, there are not only flowers to embellish the terraces of our house, but also many plants to grow.
Some tips for having a perfect vegetable garden
Here are some tips from gardening experts to always have a perfect vegetable garden.
- The moon influences both the sowing and the transplanting of the garden. With the new (growing) moon it is advisable to sow cut vegetables such as lettuce or rocket. Vegetables that grow out of the ground, such as carrots, spinach, and kale, also grow best when sown with the new moon. The other species, on the other hand, or the flowers, can be sown indifferently from the moon.
- In September, the weather is still hot, so it is better to wet the soil of the garden and the vegetable garden of the house with abundant watering.
- Collect the aromatic herbs (such as parsley, mint, basil, ...) and let them dry in the sun.
- The purchased seeds must be planted in the ground at the right distance between them.
- Fertilize the soil so that the seeds of the seedlings and flowers grow lush.
- Collect all the summer vegetables left in the garden: it is the right time to make a clean sweep.
