September · Early autumn

What to sow in September in Milan

34 crops are in their window this month in Milan — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 16 Mar
First frost≈ 1 Dec
Frost-free days91 days
September averages15°–23°C

Vegetables

30 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Closes 30 Sep
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
All month
Beets
Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination
Opens 12 Sep
Bitter Melon
Start indoors · harvest young and green — riper fruit turns bitter
Closes 22 Sep
Bush Beans
Direct sow · sow after soil warms; skip cold, wet spring soil
Closes 28 Sep

Herbs

4 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Closes 28 Sep
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
All month
Epazote
Direct sow · cut flower heads early or it self-seeds everywhere
Closes 22 Sep
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
All month

Fruit · nothing to sow this month