Are you looking to continue growing fresh vegetables even as the summer comes to an end? Look no further than your own garden! There are several vegetables that can be sown in September and harvested throughout the autumn and winter months. In this article, we will guide you on what vegetables to sow in September and provide you with some tips for successful sowing.
Spinach
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an easy-to-grow vegetable with nutrient-packed leaves that are worth sowing in September. Choose spinach varieties that are suitable for the season, such as ‘Matador' or ‘Monnopa'. Follow these steps to grow spinach:
- Create rows in the bed, with a spacing of approximately 20 centimeters.
- Plant the dark, germinated seeds densely and deep enough into the soil (around three centimeters).
- The harvest can usually start six to eight weeks later. For added protection, cover the winter varieties against frost with non-woven fabric.
Pak Choi
Pak Choi is a vitamin-rich leafy vegetable originally from the Far East. It adds a mild and spicy flavor to salads and stir-fry dishes. Sow Pak Choi seeds to a depth of about two centimeters with a spacing of approximately 30 x 20 centimeters. If you plan to harvest it later for an Asian salad, you can reduce the spacing. Harvest the leaves when they reach ten centimeters, usually seven to nine weeks after sowing.
Lamb’s Lettuce
Lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta) is a small leafy vegetable packed with nutrients and a hint of hazelnut taste. Sow lamb's lettuce seeds between early and mid-September to enjoy fresh greenery from November until January. Here's how to grow lamb's lettuce:
- Create furrows in the bed with a spacing of at least ten centimeters.
- Place the tiny seeds in the soil at a maximum depth of one centimeter.
- Allow the plants to grow at a distance of about ten centimeters from each other.
By sowing these vegetables in September, you can continue to enjoy fresh and nutritious produce throughout the autumn and winter months. Remember to lightly press down on your sowing and water the vegetables thoroughly to ensure proper germination and growth. Keep the soil uniformly moist during cultivation for the best results.
So why wait? Get started on your September sowing and enjoy the benefits of homegrown vegetables even after summer ends!
