September - this you can sow and cultivate
Beautiful red foliage and the last traces of summer. Now is the time to harvest the final vegetables and fruits from the garden. At the same time, it’s a great opportunity to plant something new—and, most importantly, to plant flower bulbs in the ground for a wonderful, blooming spring.
SOWING CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER
September is the month that ends the growing season. It is still possible to sow leafy greens, but autumn is mainly about harvesting, collecting seeds and storing – and of course enjoying the last remnants of the green, lush summer.
You can sow and plant this in September
Even though it's late in the season, it's worth trying out fast-growing leafy greens. It might just provide a few leaves for your bread or salad, but it can also yield quite a bit – especially if you live in some of the milder parts of the country.
Fast-growing leafy greens you can sow in September
If you have any pre-cultivated lettuce and spinach plants left, these can still be planted out now in September. As long as the soil is warm, you can also plant new trees, shrubs and perennials, as well as move those you already have. High humidity and long days help the plants get started.
Plant flower bulbs for beautiful spring blooms
Flower bulb season is here, so make sure to get your daffodils, tulips, alliums, hyacinths, and other fall bulbs in the ground. Fall bulbs are planted in the fall, and the flowers appear in the spring. Plant the bulbs as soon as possible after you buy them, and fertilize according to package directions for best results.
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Harvest in September
In September, you can harvest almost all vegetables that are not going to overwinter, such as chilies, peppers, squash and tomatillos.
However, chilies and peppers may need a little more time to fully ripen, but you should still bring the plants indoors if the temperature drops below 10 degrees. The last fruits often develop well on the windowsill or under a grow light.
Even green tomatoes can benefit from being brought indoors, as large temperature fluctuations can cause them to crack. Pick them off the plant and spread them out on a tray to ripen there.
Other vegetables can be left outside even if the temperature drops. This applies to leeks, cauliflower, kale, parsley root, chard, spinach, pak choi, parsley, artichokes and parsnips.
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Collect seeds
Be sure to collect seeds from over-bloomed flowers. Choose a dry day and go treasure hunting in the garden, letting the seeds dry on a tray or dish before storing them in a dry place for next season.
Swedish garden inspirer, journalist and author of books about nature, cultivation and animals, such as "Soil", "Grow for insects" and "Chickens as a hobby".
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