In Zone 9, September is a great time to plant vegetables that can handle the heat without a problem. Here are some vegetables that can be planted in September in Zone 9:
- Spinach
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Bok Choi or Pak Choy
- Swiss Chard
- Romaine Lettuce
- Celery
- Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Collards
- Kale
- Mustard
- Onions
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pumpkins
- Summer squash
- Turnips
- Watermelon
Its also a good time to divide perennials like hostas, grandmas daisies, bee balm, phlox, daylilies, herbs, rudbeckia, and Shasta daisies. If you are planning for a winter vegetable garden, begin sowing seeds indoors for cool-season succession crops.
