September · Early autumn

What to sow in September in Minneapolis

16 crops are in their window this month in Minneapolis — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 28 Apr
First frost≈ 12 Oct
Frost-free days41 days
September averages55°–73°F

Vegetables

13 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 22 Sep
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Closes 7 Sep
Choy Sum
Direct sow · cut flowering stems young for the most tender bite
Closes 7 Sep
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Closes 28 Sep
Kohlrabi
Direct sow · harvest at tennis-ball size before it turns woody
Closes 2 Sep

Herbs

3 in season
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Closes 7 Sep
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 12 Sep
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 2 Sep

Fruit · nothing to sow this month