What to plant in September, zone 5a

In zone 5a, the typical last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost is October 5. Here is your September checklist.

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

KaleAugust 3 to September 7
Swiss ChardSeptember 7 to September 14

Harvest

Expect to harvest these this month:

PumpkinJuly 12 to September 14

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.