What to Plant in September

Even as fall looms ahead of us, our warm September weather keeps the tomatoes, cucumbers, and gourds growing strong. And while the wild blackberries in full sun may have shriveled up, the ones in shady spots are just now fruiting plump, tasty berries. Here is a list of what you can plant in your Bay Area garden in September.

This list is based on my planting calendar, which is a great reference when you are choosing what to plant and what to prepare for each season. I’ve included sources for each plant and some notes to better help you in planning your garden this year.

Fava Bean

Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Beet

Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until February to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Broccoli

Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in October in FOGGY AREAS only. This is the last recommended month until February to plant unless you live in a FOGGY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Brussels Sprout

Plant seedlings outside. This is the last recommended month until May (FOGGY AREAS) or June to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Cabbage

Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in October in SUNNY AREAS only. This is the last recommended month until January to plant unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Carrot

Sow seeds outside in SUNNY AREAS only. This is the last recommended month until January to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Cauliflower

Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in October in SUNNY AREAS only. This is the last recommended month until February to plant unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Celery

Plant seedlings outside in SUNNY AREAS only. This is the last recommended month until February (SUNNY AREAS) or March to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Collards

Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until February to plant unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Kale

Plant seedlings outside. This is the last recommended month until February to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Kohlrabi

Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in October (SUNNY AREAS ONLY).
Sources: Botanical Interests

Lettuce

Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Mustard

Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until January to plant unless you live in a FOGGY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Parsnip

Sow seeds outside in SUNNY AREAS only.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Potato Tubers

Plant outside. This is the last recommended month until February to plant.
Resources on growing Potatoes: Grow Potatoes from your Pantry
Sources: Peaceful Valley

Radish

Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Spinach

Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Strawberry

Plant outside.
Sources: Amazon, local nurseries

Swiss Chard

Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until February to plant unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests

Turnip

Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until February to plant unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests