What to plant in September, zone 6a

In zone 6a, the typical last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 16. Here is your September checklist.

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

CabbageAugust 7 to September 11
CauliflowerAugust 7 to September 11
KaleAugust 14 to September 18
SpinachAugust 7 to September 11
Swiss ChardSeptember 18 to September 25

Harvest

Expect to harvest these this month:

PumpkinJuly 8 to September 10

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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.