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Planting and sowing in September is no problem if you choose the right varieties and pay attention to a few points. We show what is important.
In a nutshell
- Flowers, vegetables and fruits can be planted
- Flower bulbs can be stuck wonderfully
- Planting and sowing is possible
- choose late varieties
- Winter varieties benefit from late sowing
Sow in September
For growing from seed, choose fast growing and late varieties. This means that even if you sow seeds in September, you will still get a yield in the same year.
Tip: Raised beds are best suited for late sowing in September. Pre-growing in pots during the previous harvest is a good alternative.
Plants from A to M
endive
- botanical name: Cichorium endivia
- Sowing time: June to September
- Germination time: one to two weeks
- Harvest time: August to November
- Prefer: useful but not absolutely necessary
Lamb's lettuce
- botanical name: Valerianella locusta
- Time of sowing: July to September
- Germination time: 10 to 14 days
- Harvest time: August to November
- Prefer: useful but not absolutely necessary
fennel
- botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare
- Sowing time: March to September
- Germination time: 10 to 14 days
- Harvest time: May to November
- Prefer: recommended in colder regions
herbs
- Examples: coriander, parsley, lovage
- Sowing time: March to September
- Germination time: 10 to 14 days
- Harvest time: May to November
- Prefer: recommended in colder regions
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Notice: Herbs can be sown throughout the gardening season, so as long as they overwinter indoors, a year-round harvest is possible.
chard
- botanical name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
- Sowing time: April to September
- Germination time: 7 to 14 days
- Harvest time: May to October
- Prefer: useful in colder regions
from N to Z
Pak choi
- botanical name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
- Sowing time: July to September
- Germination time: 2 to 7 days
- Harvest time: six to eight weeks after sowing
- Prefer: useful in colder regions
pick lettuce
- botanical name: Lactuca sativa var. crispa
- Sowing time: March to September
- Germination time: one to two weeks
- Harvest time: about six weeks after sowing
- Prefer: useful in colder years
radish
- botanical name: Raphanus sativus var. sativus
- Sowing time: March to September
- Germination time: one to two weeks
- Harvest time: around eight weeks in autumn
- Prefer: useful in colder years
Beetroot
- botanical name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group
- Sowing time: April to September
- Germination time: 12 to 20 days
- Harvest time: July to November
- Prefer: useful in colder years
spinach
- botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
- Sowing time: March to September depending on the variety
- Germination time: one to two weeks
- Harvest time: ten to twelve weeks
- Prefer: useful in colder years
Planting in September
There is a surprising number of crops that can be planted in September. A number of factors are important when planting. These include:
- Prepare the ground accordingly
- choose a frost-free day
- Loosen the substrate well
Notice: The advantage of planting the plants in September is that the plants invest their reserves in the development of the roots and thus grow quickly.
Plants from A to K
blackberries
- botanical name: Rubus
- Location: sunny to semi-shady, sheltered
- Substrate: loose, moderate nutrient content
- Planting time: spring after the last frost, autumn before the first frost
- Harvest time: July to October
blueberries
- botanical name: Vaccinium myrtillus
- Location: full sun and sheltered from the wind
- Substrate: azalea soil or rhododendron soil
- Planting time: September to November
- Harvest time: July to September
raspberries
- botanical name: Rubus idaeus
- Location: sunny and sheltered from the wind
- Substrate: no special requirements
- Planting time: can be planted throughout the gardening season on frost-free days
- Harvest time: July to October, depending on the variety
Evergreen deciduous trees
- Examples: ivy, boxwood, evergreen oak, cherry laurel
- Planting time: September to October
- Location: full sun to shady, depending on the tree species
- Substrate: must be adapted to the species
- Flowering time: depends on the species
Ivy (Hedera)
currants
- botanical name: Ribes
- Location: sunny to semi-shady and sheltered from the wind
- Substrate: humic, moist, loose, nutritious
- Planting time: September to October
- Harvest time: depending on the variety, around June
crocuses
- botanical name: Crocus
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Substrate: Compost-based potting soil
- Planting time: August to November
- Flowering time: March to October, depending on the species
from L to Z
magnolia
- botanical name: Magnolia
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Substrate: heavy, slightly moist, nutritious
- Planting time: spring or autumn to October
- Flowering time: March to May
conifers
- Examples: fir, pine, stone pine
- Location: sunny to shady depending on the species
- Substrate: depending on the species
- Planting time: August to October
- Flowering time: flowering variants usually from March to April
Fir (Abies)
daffodils
- botanical name: Narcissus
- Location: sunny
- Substrate: moist and nutritious
- Planting time: September to October
- Flowering time: February to May, depending on the variety
fruit trees
- Examples: apple, pear, cherry, plum
- Location: sunny to semi-shady, airy, sufficient distance to other plants
- Substrate: loosened garden soil
- Planting time: Autumn is ideal, but spring and summer are also possible
- Harvest time: depending on the species
Apple tree (Malus domestica)
snowdrop
- botanical name: Galanthus
- Location: bright and under larger plants
- Substrate: rich in humus, loose, moist
- Planting time: August to October
- Flowering period: January to February
gooseberries
- botanical name: Ribes uva-crispa
- Location: no blazing sun but sunny to semi-shady
- Substrate: rich in nutrients, loose, slightly acidic and humic
- Planting time: spring after the last frost or in autumn before the first frost
- Harvest time: June to August
tulips
- botanical name: Tulipa
- Location: full sun
- Substrate: well drained, moderately nutritious and not too moist
- Planting time: September to the end of November
- Flowering time: around March to May, depending on the variety
frequently asked Questions
Why is the raised bed the best choice for sowing?In a raised bed, the soil temperature is about eight degrees Celsius higher than in a normal bed. As a result, seeds germinate faster, growth is accelerated and the yield can be maintained longer, since frost plays a subordinate role thanks to additional protection.
What should I consider when sowing?That depends on the particular crop. Of course, the right temperature and sufficient moisture as well as the appropriate substrate are important.
Do I have to observe crop rotation?After heavy consumers, no other plants with a high nutrient content should be planted or sown in the bed. Otherwise there will be no harvest and it will be very small. In addition, the soil is heavily loaded.
Is special preparation required for planting in September?Depending on the respective plant, the soil must be loosened in advance, freed from other plants and, if necessary, fertilized. Fast-growing, weak consumers generally do not need any of these measures. This is especially true if plants were already growing at this point. As a result, the soil is deeply loosened.
Is breeding worth it?While the seeds and plants planted in spring and summer sprout comparatively quickly, the gradually decreasing temperatures in September can become problematic. Pre-grown plants are therefore a good alternative to direct sowing.