What to Plant in September, Adelaide & SA
105 crops you can sow in September across Adelaide & SA.
In Season This Month
Herb (24)
Fruiting (22)
Fruit (16)
Leafy (14)
Flower (10)
Root (9)
Brassica (4)
Micro (4)
Mushroom (2)
All September Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | 55d | 20cm | Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion | |
| Fruiting | 730d | 40cm | Tomato, Parsley, Basil | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 700cm | — | |
| Fruit | 450d | 300cm | Sweet potato | |
| Herb | 65d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano | |
| Herb | 365d | 200cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 65d | 20cm | Corn, Carrot, Cucumber | |
| Root | 65d | 10cm | Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas | |
| Fruiting | 70d | 100cm | Corn, Beans | |
| Leafy | 50d | 20cm | Beetroot, Celery | |
| Flower | 60d | 40cm | Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber | |
| Brassica | 90d | 45cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Micro | 7d | 1cm | — | |
| Brassica | 90d | 50cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Fruit | 90d | 60cm | Tomato, Basil | |
| Fruiting | 100d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot | |
| Root | 85d | 5cm | Lettuce, Onion, Leek | |
| Root | 365d | 100cm | — | |
| Herb | 60d | 20cm | Brassicas, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot | |
| Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 200cm | — | |
| Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium | |
| Herb | 365d | 200cm | — | |
| Herb | 60d | 25cm | Cabbage, Onion, Corn | |
| Fruiting | 100d | 60cm | Beans, Marigold, Thyme | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 300cm | — | |
| Brassica | 55d | 25cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Herb | 300d | 60cm | Chilli, Lemongrass | |
| Root | 270d | 25cm | Turmeric | |
| Fruiting | 180d | 100cm | Sunflower, Tarragon, Peas | |
| Fruit | 540d | 400cm | — | |
| Flower | 120d | 150cm | Tropical plants | |
| Fruit | 2555d | 400cm | Tropical fruit trees | |
| Root | 150d | 40cm | Corn, Beans, Sunflower | |
| Leafy | 70d | 40cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Leafy | 35d | 20cm | Lettuce, Beans | |
| Flower | 90d | 60cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees | |
| Herb | 365d | 300cm | Native plants, Finger lime | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans | |
| Herb | 180d | 80cm | — | |
| Leafy | 55d | 25cm | Carrot, Radish, Chives | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Fruit trees | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Beans, Corn | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 700cm | — | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Marigold | |
| Flower | 50d | 25cm | Tomato, Beans, Capsicum | |
| Leafy | 35d | 15cm | Lettuce, Radish | |
| Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants, Lemon myrtle | |
| Herb | 70d | 30cm | Cabbage, Tomato | |
| Leafy | 40d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 730d | 200cm | Native plants, Finger lime | |
| Brassica | 40d | 25cm | Beetroot, Carrot | |
| Flower | 50d | 30cm | Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin | |
| Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants | |
| Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns | |
| Fruiting | 75d | 40cm | Basil, Capsicum | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Capsicum, Tomato | |
| Mushroom | 21d | — | — | |
| Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot | |
| Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — | |
| Micro | 12d | 1cm | — | |
| Fruit | 120d | 60cm | Tomato, Capsicum | |
| Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Lettuce | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Corn, Beans, Nasturtium | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 500cm | Native plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic) | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Corn, Beans | |
| Root | 30d | 5cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Micro | 8d | 1cm | — | |
| Leafy | 40d | 15cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 100cm | Corn, Nasturtium | |
| Herb | 180d | 60cm | Sage, Carrot | |
| Herb | 75d | 50cm | Rosemary, Brassicas, Carrot | |
| Fruiting | 70d | 20cm | Corn, Lettuce, Radish | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Pigface, Samphire | |
| Mushroom | 60d | — | — | |
| Herb | 50d | 30cm | Eggplant, Tomato | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Beans, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Fruiting | 55d | 20cm | Carrot, Corn | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Strawberry, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 55d | 20cm | Strawberry, Pea | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Herbs | |
| Herb | 60d | 20cm | Beans, Onion | |
| Flower | 80d | 50cm | Cucumber, Corn, Tomato | |
| Micro | 10d | 1cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini | |
| Root | 150d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Marigold | |
| Root | 270d | 60cm | — | |
| Leafy | 45d | 20cm | Carrot, Onion | |
| Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold | |
| Root | 270d | 30cm | Ginger | |
| Herb | 40d | 30cm | Chilli, Eggplant | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | — | |
| Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 150cm | Corn, Nasturtium | |
| Fruiting | 65d | 30cm | Corn, Sweet potato, Basil | |
| Flower | 90d | 40cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in September in Adelaide?
September in Adelaide is spring, so focus on crops suited to Mediterranean conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.
When should I start planting spring crops in Adelaide?
September is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Adelaide. Warm-season seedlings like tomato, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, and zucchini can go in once the risk of frost has passed. Check your last frost date and soil temperature before planting heat-lovers.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in September in Adelaide?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In September in Adelaide, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.
How do I manage water restrictions when gardening in Adelaide in September?
Adelaide's water restrictions vary by season. Use drip irrigation and soaker hoses to water efficiently. Mulch beds heavily with straw or lucerne to reduce evaporation. Consider installing a rainwater tank and using greywater on ornamentals. Wicking beds are excellent for growing vegetables with minimal water.
