What to Plant in September
Your complete 2026 planting guide
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🌱 Start Seeds Indoors
No seeds to start indoors this month — check the other sections below!
🪴 Transplant Outdoors
No transplanting in September — seedlings are still growing!
🌾 Direct Sow
Too early for direct sowing in September — the soil needs to warm up!
📦 Harvest Time
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📋 September Garden Tasks
General Tasks
- ✓ Harvest crops before frost
- ✓ Plant garlic cloves
- ✓ Plant cover crops
- ✓ Save seeds from best producers
- ✓ Begin putting garden to bed
Zone 6B Tasks
- ✓ Garlic and overwintering onions