What can you plant in September?
September opens the fall growing season in Puerto Rico and Florida. Choose varieties suited to your area and protect young seedlings from heavy rain.
Updated September guide
See the recommended varieties and practical guidance below.
Recommended Varieties
🌿 Herbs & Greens
- Lettuce
- Kale
- Swiss chard
- Cilantro
🍅 Vegetables
- Tomato
- Pepper
- Eggplant
- Cucumber
- Green beans
🥔 Roots & Others
- Carrot
- Radish
- Scallions
💡 Tips for September
- 🌱 Plant in stages to extend the harvest instead of having everything mature at once.
- 🌱 Improve soil drainage before periods of heavy rain.
- 🌱 Protect seed trays from downpours and strong midday sun.
- 🌱 Check guidance for your area because planting dates vary across North, Central and South Florida.