What to plant in September, zone 7a
In zone 7a, the typical last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25. Here is your September checklist.
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
- CabbageAugust 16 to September 20
- CauliflowerAugust 16 to September 20
- KaleAugust 23 to September 27
- SpinachAugust 16 to September 20
- Swiss ChardSeptember 27 to October 4
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These are zone 7a averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA 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.