What to plant in September — zone 8b
Zone 8b averages its last spring frost around March 20 and its first fall frost around November 25. Everything below is timed from those two dates, so it stays useful whether you're planting for summer or for a fall harvest.
Direct sow for fall
- Beetaround Sep 3
Fall beet window opens — sowing now beats the last-minute date by a month of growth.
- Dillaround Sep 3
Fall dill window opens — sowing now beats the last-minute date by a month of growth.
- Spinacharound Sep 15
Succession sowing 3 of 3 — sow every 21 days for a steady cut.
- Lettucearound Sep 15
Succession sowing 2 of 3 — sow every 21 days for a steady cut.
- Parsleyaround Sep 16
Counts back 70 days from your first frost. Takes a light frost with cover.
- Cilantroaround Sep 20
Succession sowing 2 of 3 — sow every 21 days for a steady cut.
- Bush beanaround Sep 21
Counts back 55 days from your first frost. Frost-tender — must finish before frost.
- Peaaround Sep 26
Counts back 60 days from your first frost. Takes a light frost with cover.
- Carrotaround Sep 27
Counts back 70 days from your first frost. Frost-hardy — light freezes sweeten it.
Start indoors for fall
- Kalearound Sep 14
Seedlings need 4 weeks before they go out for a fall harvest.
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