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September · Early autumn

What to sow in September in Seattle

26 crops are in their window this month in Seattle — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 11 Apr
First frost≈ 30 Oct
Frost-free days59 days
September averages55°–72°F

Vegetables

23 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Closes 16 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
Closes 5 Sep
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Closes 25 Sep
Chicory & Endive
Direct sow · blanch leaves to mellow their bitter edge
Closes 1 Sep

Herbs

3 in season
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Closes 25 Sep
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 30 Sep
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 20 Sep

Fruit · nothing to sow this month

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