September · Early autumn
What to sow in September in Vancouver
33 crops are in their window this month in Vancouver — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 10 Mar
First frost≈ 6 Nov
Frost-free days66 days
September averages13°–20°C
Vegetables
28 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Beets
Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Herbs
5 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Chervil
Direct sow · prefers cool shade, bolts quickly once hot
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Fruit · nothing to sow this month