September · Early autumn
What to sow in September in Raleigh
6 crops are in their window this month in Raleigh — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 12 Apr
First frost≈ 2 Nov
Frost-free days62 days
September averages64°–84°F
Vegetables
5 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Purslane
Direct sow · sow every few weeks for a steady summer harvest
Shallots
Plant sets · plant sets pointy-end up, just under the soil
Zucchini
Direct sow · harvest often while young for the best flavor
Herbs
1 in season
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Fruit · nothing to sow this month