What to Plant in September in Zone 5
Here is what you can sow in September if you garden in USDA zone 5. Dates use typical zone 5 frosts, so your own microclimate may shift them by a week or two.
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| Crop | Window | Sow between |
|---|---|---|
| CilantroCalypso | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 4 |
| Lettuce, leafSalad Bowl | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 20 |
| Lettuce, romaineChalupa | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 20 |
| Lettuce, headButtercrunch | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 4 |
| SpinachBloomsdale | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 9 |
| ArugulaAstro | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 20 |
| RadishCherry Belle | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 4 |
| GarlicMusic | fall | Sep 4 – Oct 20 |
| SorrelProfusion | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 5 |
| WatercressCommon | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 5 |
| ShallotAmbition | fall | Sep 14 – Oct 19 |
| DillFernleaf | fall | Aug 3 – Sep 14 |
| ChervilCurled | fall | Aug 10 – Sep 21 |
| Lettuce | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 20 |
| Calendula (Pot Marigold)Resina | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 4 |
| Mache (Corn Salad)Vit | fall | Aug 6 – Sep 25 |
| Cress, gardenCurled | fall | Jul 22 – Sep 20 |