What to Plant in September!
So you want to know what to plant in September, let’s talk. Phoenix can still get super hot this month, but there is light at the end of the tunnel! The average high temperatures range from 95-102 degrees Fahrenheit (highest ever 116* F (46.6* C)) and the lows start to become much more manageable ranging from 72-81 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is great news for your plants and your garden. As always if we have a blistering September temperature wise, hold off on planting some of these vegetables until the end of the month. Most of these will do better towards the end of the month anyhow regardless of temperature.
So, what can we actually grow? In a nutshell it’s the beginning of “Leaves and roots” season. Most of these will be planted via seeds, but some will do better from transplants and I will note this where needed.
The September List:
- Beets – better towards the end of the month
- Bok Choy – Better towards the end of the month
- Broccoli – I have found these better from Transplants, and again towards the end of the month
- Brussel Sprouts – Transplants work best here
- Cabbage – Transplants work best
- Carrot
- Cauliflower – Transplant will be best
- Celery – Transplant these.
- Collard Greens
- Cucumber – you have an outside chance of these working, but it’s your last month to get them in
- Endive
- Green onions
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuces (Both head and leaf) – I’d suggest sowing towards the end of the month
- Leeks – People swear they can grow these, I have never had any luck with them.
- Mustard Greens
- Parsnips – These can be started but October is probably better
- Peas (snow, snap and English) – Definitely better towards the end of the month, and probably October
- Radish
- Rutabagas – closer to end of the month
- Spinach – end of the month will work better
- Strawberries – Transplant these late in the month, probably better to wait until October.
- Squash (summer) – 100% your last chance to get these growing for the year
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
As you can see, things here in Phoenix are starting to get way better for our Vegetable Gardens. Since some of the mornings can actually be pleasant, be sure to use this guide of what to plant in September and… be sure to Get out and Garden.