A Phoenix, Arizona planting guide for the month of September. In September, you can plant vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips. Some crops are better started from transplants, while others can go directly from seed. Find out what vegetables to plant, and what can be harvested this month.
Oh, how I do love September. Even though it is still triple digit temperatures during the day, we know the nights will be getting cooler soon.
I think my love for this month is due to the anticipation of the cooler gardening weather to come! The last of the hot summer days in the pool are almost behind us and we can start planning for fall.
What Can I Plant in the Garden this Month?
Vegetables
What to plant for your fall and winter vegetable garden.
Herbs
Herbs that can get established as temperatures begin to fall.
→ September Herb Planting Calendar
Flowers
Cool-season flowers to start now for fall, winter and spring color.
→ September Flower Planting Calendar
Vegetables to Plant in Phoenix in September
September is the month to start your cool season vegetables in your Phoenix garden. Below are some vegetables to plant in Phoenix this month.
Arizona Gardening Tip: Plant mid to late September when temperatures have fallen below triple digits and the nights have cooled off.
Plant from Seed in September
Plant beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, pumpkins, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips as seeds this month. Check out the growing guides below:
Plant from Transplants in September
Plant broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower as transplants this month. Check out the growing guides below:
What Can I Harvest in Phoenix in September?
You may still have some crops such as okra, eggplant, armenian cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, arugala, melons, and luffa.
What should I do in my Garden this month?
- Start cool-season vegetable seeds.
- Plant broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower transplants.
- Prepare garden beds for fall planting.
- Gradually reduce/remove summer crops that are no longer producing.
- Watch watering as temperatures begin to change.
- Check plants for heat stress and pests. Start preparing for October planting.
Vegetable Planting Calendar
What Can I Plant Now?
Pick a month to find out what you can plant now.
Gardening Guides
