As fall rolls around, you may be thinking about what vegetables to plant in September. We’ve compiled here, a simple go-to list organized alphabetically first, and then alphabetically by USDA Hardiness Zone.

What Vegetables to Plant in September

• Arugula (Zones 3-10)
• Beet (Zones 4-9)
• Bok Choy (Zones 4-7)
• Broccoli (Zones 3-8)
• Cabbage (Zones 3-9)
• Carrots (Zones 3-8)
• Cauliflower (Zones 3-7)
• Collard Greens (Zones 4-9)
• Garlic (Zones 3-9)
• Kale (Zones 3-9)
• Lettuce (Zones 4-9)
• Mustard Greens (Zones 3-10)
• Radicchio (Zones 3-10)
• Radishes (Zones 3-10)
• Spinach (Zones 3-9)
• Swiss Chard (Zones 4-9)
• Turnips (Zones 3-9)

Vegetables to Plant in September by USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 – What Vegetables to Plant in September in Zone 3

• Arugula (4-6 weeks from seed)
• Broccoli (70-100 days from seedling)
• Cabbage (65-100 days from seedling)
• Carrots (50-75 days from seed)
• Garlic (240-270 days from clove)
• Kale (50-65 days from seed)
• Radishes (22-70 days from seed)
• Spinach (37-45 days from seed)
• Turnips (30-60 days from seed)

4 – What Vegetables to Plant in September in Zone 4

• Arugula (4-6 weeks from seed)
• Beets (50-65 days from seed)
• Bok Choy (45-60 days from seed)
• Broccoli (70-100 days from seedling)
• Cabbage (65-100 days from seedling)
• Carrots (50-75 days from seed)
• Collard Greens (60-75 days from seed)
• Garlic (240-270 days from clove)
• Kale (50-65 days from seed)
• Lettuce (30-60 days from seed)
• Mustard Greens (30-45 days from seed)
• Radishes (22-70 days from seed)
• Spinach (37-45 days from seed)
• Swiss Chard (50-60 days from seed)
• Turnips (30-60 days from seed)

5-7 – What Vegetables to Plant in September in Zones 5-7

• Arugula (4-6 weeks from seed)
• Beets (50-65 days from seed)
• Bok Choy (45-60 days from seed)
• Broccoli (70-100 days from seedling)
• Cabbage (65-100 days from seedling)
• Carrots (50-75 days from seed)
• Cauliflower (55-100 days from seedling)
• Collard Greens (60-75 days from seed)
• Garlic (240-270 days from clove)
• Kale (50-65 days from seed)
• Lettuce (30-60 days from seed)
• Mustard Greens (30-45 days from seed)
• Radishes (22-70 days from seed)
• Spinach (37-45 days from seed)
• Swiss Chard (50-60 days from seed)
• Turnips (30-60 days from seed)

8-10 – What Vegetables to Plant in September in Zones 8-10

• Arugula (4-6 weeks from seed)
• Beets (50-65 days from seed)
• Collard Greens (60-75 days from seed)
• Lettuce (30-60 days from seed)
• Mustard Greens (30-45 days from seed)
• Radishes (22-70 days from seed)
• Swiss Chard (50-60 days from seed)

We hope this serves a helpful general guideline for your planning and planting purposes. Beyond that it’s always best to consult the seed packet or nursery for the specific variety you’re planting.

Times to harvest can vary slightly based on the cultivar and microclimates within regions. Also, make sure to provide frost covers for protection if early frosts are expected.

Here’s an alphabetical list of herbs that can be planted in September, along with the USDA Hardiness Zones where they typically thrive:

What Herbs to Plant in September

• Chervil (Zones 3-7) – (6-8 weeks from seed)
• Cilantro (Zones 3-10) – (3-4 weeks from seed for baby leaf, 45-70 days for mature plants)
• Dill (Zones 3-10) – (4-8 weeks from seed)
• Garlic Chives (Zones 4-9) – (80-90 days from seed)
• Lemon Balm (Zones 4-9) – (about 50-60 days from seed, but flavor deepens as plant matures)
• Mint (Zones 3-9) – (50-60 days from seed, but better when leaves are young and tender)
• Oregano (Zones 5-10) – (70-80 days from seed)
• Parsley (Zones 4-9) – (60-75 days from seed for most varieties)
• Rosemary (Zones 7-10) – (generally started from cuttings; around 6-10 months for a sizable harvest if started from seed)
• Sage (Zones 4-8) – (75-80 days from seed to light harvesting, but full flavor development takes a year or more)
• Thyme (Zones 4-9) – (85-95 days from seed for light harvest, but plants improve with age)

Remember, while many of these herbs are perennials, their ability to establish and thrive when planted in the fall can be dependent on local conditions, such as the onset of winter and the severity of frost. If you’re attempting to plant perennial herbs in September, it’s a good idea to mulch them well to protect them from potential frost and give them a better chance of overwintering successfully.

Happy gardening!