What to Plant in September
Vegetables to sow or plant in September in every US region, by crop and by USDA zone
What to plant in September depends on where you garden. Across our 18 US regions, all have vegetables to sow or plant in September, from 1 vegetable in the Upper Midwest to 54 in the Desert Southwest. The first table lists every vegetable for each region and links to the region's September page, which adds herbs, fruit and flowers. Below it, the same month is set out crop by crop and then by USDA hardiness zone. Every list comes from the planting calendars behind our region pages and the Planting Season app.
What to plant in September in each US region
Each region plants on its own calendar, set by its frost dates and summer heat. Not sure which region you are in? Find your region by ZIP code, or check your last and first frost in the Frost Lookup.
| Region | Vegetables to sow or plant in September | Month page |
|---|---|---|
| North Florida USDA zones 9a to 9b | 39 vegetables: Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Bush Beans, Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Garlic, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Daikon, Edamame, Fava Beans, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Salsify, Scorzonera, Tatsoi and Winged Beans. Also 17 herbs. | September in North Florida 71 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Central Florida USDA zones 9b to 10b | 50 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bush Beans, Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Garlic, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Daikon, Edamame, Fava Beans, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Luffa (Loofah), Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Popcorn, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Tatsoi, Tomatillo and Winged Beans. Also 22 herbs. | September in Central Florida 98 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| South Florida USDA zones 10a to 11a | 43 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Potato, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mizuna, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Shallot, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 11 herbs. | September in South Florida 82 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Gulf South USDA zones 8a to 9b | 52 vegetables: Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Bush Beans, Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Garlic, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Edamame, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sorrel, Tatsoi, Watercress and Winged Beans. Also 18 herbs. | September in Gulf South 91 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Desert Southwest USDA zones 7a to 10a | 54 vegetables: Tomato, Chili Pepper, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Bush Beans, Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Edamame, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sorrel, Tatsoi, Tomatillo and Watercress. Also 13 herbs. | September in Desert Southwest 85 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Texas USDA zones 8a to 10a | 44 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | September in Texas 63 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern California USDA zones 9b to 10b | 54 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 16 herbs. | September in Southern California 85 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-South USDA zones 7a to 8b | 36 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | September in Mid-South 63 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Pacific Northwest USDA zones 6b to 9a | 39 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 15 herbs. | September in Pacific Northwest 67 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northeast & New England USDA zones 5a to 7b | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | September in Northeast & New England 64 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-Atlantic USDA zones 6b to 8a | 38 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | September in Mid-Atlantic 65 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Midwest & Great Lakes USDA zones 5a to 7a | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | September in Midwest & Great Lakes 64 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Upper Midwest & Northern Plains USDA zones 3b to 5a | 1 vegetable: Garlic. | September in Upper Midwest & Northern Plains 7 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mountain West USDA zones 5a to 7b | 36 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Garlic, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | September in Mountain West 54 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern Plains USDA zones 5b to 7b | 38 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | September in Southern Plains 65 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northern California & Central Valley USDA zones 7b to 10a | 42 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 15 herbs. | September in Northern California 72 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Hawaii USDA zones 11b to 12b | 42 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mizuna, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Shallot, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 22 herbs. | September in Hawaii 124 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Alaska USDA zones 1b to 7b | 1 vegetable: Garlic. | September in Alaska 6 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
Popular vegetables to plant in September, and where
The 36 crops on our regional sowing charts, with the regions where each can be sown or planted in September. Where our data has a crop set out as transplants, the month is a transplanting month. Each crop links to its plant page, which shows the full calendar for any region.
| Crop | Regions where it can be sown or planted in September |
|---|---|
| Tomato | 4 regions: Central Florida, South Florida, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Bell Pepper | 3 regions: Central Florida, South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Chili Pepper | 4 regions: Central Florida, South Florida, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Eggplant | 3 regions: Central Florida, South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Zucchini | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Squash | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Cucumber | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Pumpkin | 3 regions: Central Florida, South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Sweet Corn | 1 region: Hawaii. |
| Bush Beans | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Peas | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Snow Peas | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Okra | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Southern Peas | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Lettuce | 15 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Spinach | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Swiss Chard | 13 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Kale | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Collard Greens | 12 regions: Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Broccoli | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Cabbage | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Cauliflower | 13 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Carrot | 15 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Beet | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Radish | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Turnip | 14 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Onion | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South and Pacific Northwest. |
| Garlic | 8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Alaska. |
| Potato | 9 regions: South Florida, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Sweet Potato | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Basil | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Cilantro | 13 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Parsley | 13 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Strawberry | 4 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South and Hawaii. |
| Watermelon | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Cantaloupe | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
What to plant in September by USDA zone
A USDA hardiness zone is a winter low, not a planting calendar, so one zone can run through regions whose sowing dates are weeks apart. This table lists the regions in each zone, with the number of vegetables each can sow in September and the vegetables that every region in the zone can sow. Each zone page has the full twelve-month calendar for its regions.
| Zone | Regions (vegetables this month) | Vegetables to sow in September |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Alaska (1) | 1 vegetable: Garlic. |
| Zone 3b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (1) Alaska (1) | 1 vegetable in every region of the zone: Garlic. |
| Zone 4a | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (1) Alaska (1) | 1 vegetable in every region of the zone: Garlic. |
| Zone 4b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (1) Alaska (1) | 1 vegetable in every region of the zone: Garlic. |
| Zone 5a | Northeast & New England (37) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (1) Mountain West (36) Alaska (1) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 5b | Northeast & New England (37) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (36) Southern Plains (38) Alaska (1) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 6a | Northeast & New England (37) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (36) Southern Plains (38) Alaska (1) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 6b | Pacific Northwest (39) Northeast & New England (37) Mid-Atlantic (38) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (36) Southern Plains (38) Alaska (1) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 7a | Desert Southwest (54) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (39) Northeast & New England (37) Mid-Atlantic (38) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (36) Southern Plains (38) Alaska (1) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 7b | Desert Southwest (54) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (39) Northeast & New England (37) Mid-Atlantic (38) Mountain West (36) Southern Plains (38) Northern California (42) Alaska (1) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 8a | Gulf South (52) Desert Southwest (54) Texas (44) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (39) Mid-Atlantic (38) Northern California (42) | 26 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip and 16 more. |
| Zone 8b | Gulf South (52) Desert Southwest (54) Texas (44) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (39) Northern California (42) | 26 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip and 16 more. |
| Zone 9a | North Florida (39) Gulf South (52) Desert Southwest (54) Texas (44) Pacific Northwest (39) Northern California (42) | 21 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet and 11 more. |
| Zone 9b | North Florida (39) Central Florida (50) Gulf South (52) Desert Southwest (54) Texas (44) Southern California (54) Northern California (42) | 24 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet and 14 more. |
| Zone 10a | Central Florida (50) South Florida (43) Desert Southwest (54) Texas (44) Southern California (54) Northern California (42) | 5 vegetables in every region of the zone: Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot and Mizuna. |
| Zone 10b | Central Florida (50) South Florida (43) Southern California (54) | 6 vegetables in every region of the zone: Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Mizuna and Shallot. |
| Zone 11a | South Florida (43) | 43 vegetables, including Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bush Beans, Okra and 33 more. |
| Zone 11b | Hawaii (42) | 42 vegetables, including Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans and 32 more. |
Frequently asked questions
What vegetables can I plant in September?
It depends on your region. In September our calendars have vegetables to sow or plant in all 18 of our US regions. The most choice is in the Desert Southwest (54), Southern California (54) and the Gulf South (52). Among popular crops, the widest windows this month are for lettuce (15 regions), carrot (15 regions) and peas (14 regions). The table on this page lists every vegetable for each region.
Can I plant tomatoes in September?
Yes, in 4 of our 18 regions: Central Florida, South Florida, the Desert Southwest and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no September planting for tomatoes.
Can I plant lettuce in September?
Yes, in 15 of our 18 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, the Gulf South, the Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, the Mid-South, the Pacific Northwest, the Northeast and New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, the Mountain West, the Southern Plains and Northern California. Everywhere else our calendars have no September planting for lettuce.
How do I find what to plant in September where I live?
Enter your ZIP code in Find My Region to see which of our 18 regions you garden in, then open that region's September page for every crop you can sow, plant or start indoors this month. If you know your USDA zone, the zone table on this page shows the regions in it, but a zone is a winter low, so your region's frost dates decide the timing.
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