September · Early autumn

What to sow in September in Copenhagen

19 crops are in their window this month in Copenhagen — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 9 May
First frost≈ 13 Oct
Frost-free days42 days
September averages11°–19°C

Vegetables

16 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 23 Sep
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Closes 8 Sep
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Closes 22 Sep
Choy Sum
Direct sow · cut flowering stems young for the most tender bite
Closes 8 Sep
Daikon Radish
Direct sow · cold weather sweetens the roots after a light frost
Closes 1 Sep

Herbs

3 in season
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Closes 8 Sep
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 13 Sep
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 3 Sep

Fruit · nothing to sow this month