My garden is thriving right now. But if yours starts to wind down come September, read on. I’m sharing a list of veggies and herbs you can plant this month to keep your garden producing. I found this list in Rodale’s Successful Organic Gardening: Vegetables, Mother Earth News “What to Plant Now.” I have included some tips (in the southwest section) based on my personal experience.
The list below is organized by U.S. region. Don’t forget to follow my fall gardening tips to continue saving money during the cool months. Sticking with profitable garden plants will also help! The items in this list can be direct-sown in your garden unless they’re listed as “transplants.”
Northern U.S. and Southern Canada
Central U.S./Midwest
- Arugula
- Collard greens
- Lettuce
- Mache
- Mustard greens
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Turnips
New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region
- Arugula
- Bok Choy
- Lettuce
- Mache
- Radishes
- Spinach
North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains
- Arugula
- Lettuce
- Mache
- Spinach
Pacific Northwest
- Arugula
- Bok Choy
- Collard greens
- Lettuce
- Mache
- Mustard greens
- Radishes
- Spinach
Southern U.S.
Southeast/Gulf Coast Region
- Arugula
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli (Transplants)
- Brussels Sprouts (Transplants)
- Carrots
- Cauliflower (Transplants)
- Collard greens
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mustard greens
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Turnips
Southwest
- Arugula
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli (Transplants) – Don’t grow broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower next to each other or you’ll have a feeding ground for aphids.
- Brussels Sprouts (Transplants)
- Cabbage (Transplants)
- Carrots
- Cauliflower (Transplants)
- Collard Greens
- Mustard Greens
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce – I’ve had success growing Romain Lettuce, Mesclum, and Cut and Come Again varieties!
- Radishes
- Spinach – Make sure to water early in the morning or in the evening. The sun can make the spinach turn yellow if you water it directly.
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
- Fava Bean
- Chives
- Rosemary
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Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price.
I would love to grow several of the items on your list, but physically I’m unable to do the hard gardening chores. I already have some beet seeds, and would like to grow Swiss chard and lettuce, as well as carrots and kale. Any suggestions for ways to make gardening easier for those with physical issues would be greatly appreciated.
@EllieD If you have space, how about using raised beds? All you have to do is get someone to make one for you. No need to kneel or bend down to garden!