September Gardening in Alabama
September is when the fall garden begins to feel believable.
Temperatures slowly moderate, and cool-season crops become easier to establish.
This Month’s Priorities
Focus on:
- Fall vegetables
- Succession planting
- Weeding
- Summer cleanup
- Irrigation adjustments
Plant Greens
Plant:
- Lettuce
- Mustard
- Kale
- Collards
- Spinach when temperatures allow
- Arugula
Plant Root Crops
Plant:
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Carrots
- Beets
Continue Brassica Planting
Set out:
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
where timing allows.
Succession Plant
Plant small batches of:
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Turnips
every couple of weeks.
Reduce Irrigation Slowly
Do not leave summer watering schedules unchanged.
As temperatures fall, plants need less water.
Remove Diseased Summer Plants
Clean up:
- Tomatoes
- Squash
- Cucumbers
when they stop producing well.
GardenGrowz Tip
September is one of the easiest months to turn a tired summer garden into a productive fall garden.