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What to Plant in September, Canberra & ACT

74 crops you can sow in September across Canberra & ACT.

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In Season This Month

Herb (16)

Bay Laurel Chamomile Chives Coriander Dill Hops Lemon Balm Lemon Verbena Mint Mountain Pepper Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Sea Celery Thyme

Leafy (15)

Bok Choy Celery Good King Henry Kale Komatsuna Lettuce Mibuna Mizuna Pigface Rocket Silverbeet Sorrel Spinach Tatsoi Watercress

Root (15)

Beetroot Carrot Celeriac Daikon Hamburg Parsley Horseradish Jerusalem Artichoke Onion Parsnip Potato Radish Salsify Scorzonera Spring Onion Turnip

Flower (11)

Alyssum Borage Comfrey Cornflower Echinacea Lavender Native Violet Snapdragon Sweet Pea Viola Yarrow

Fruit (4)

Cape Gooseberry Native Raspberry Olive Pomegranate

Micro (4)

Broccoli Sprouts Pea Shoots Radish Sprouts Sunflower Microgreens

Brassica (4)

Cabbage Collards Gai Lan Leek

Fruiting (3)

Asparagus Globe Artichoke Snow Peas

Mushroom (2)

Oyster Mushroom Shiitake

All September Crops at a Glance

PlantCategoryHarvestSpacingCompanions
AlyssumFlower55d20cmLettuce, Brassicas, Beans
AsparagusFruiting730d40cmTomato, Parsley, Basil
Bay LaurelHerb365d200cmn/a
BeetrootRoot65d10cmLettuce, Onion, Brassicas
Bok ChoyLeafy50d20cmBeetroot, Celery
BorageFlower60d40cmStrawberry, Tomato, Cucumber
Broccoli SproutsMicro7d1cmn/a
CabbageBrassica90d50cmBeetroot, Onion, Dill
Cape GooseberryFruit90d60cmTomato, Basil
CarrotRoot85d5cmLettuce, Onion, Leek
CeleriacRoot150d30cmLeek, Beans, Brassicas
CeleryLeafy120d25cmLeek, Tomato, Beans
ChamomileHerb60d20cmBrassicas, Onion, Lettuce
ChivesHerb75d15cmCarrot, Tomato
CollardsBrassica75d45cmBeetroot, Onion, Dill
ComfreyFlower60d60cmTomato, Potato, Fruit trees
CorianderHerb50d15cmSpinach, Dill
CornflowerFlower70d20cmWildflowers, Grains
DaikonRoot60d20cmCarrot, Lettuce
DillHerb60d25cmCabbage, Onion, Corn
EchinaceaFlower120d40cmLavender, Yarrow, Rudbeckia
Gai LanBrassica55d25cmBeetroot, Onion, Dill
Globe ArtichokeFruiting365d100cmSunflower, Tarragon, Peas
Good King HenryLeafy90d40cmFruit trees
Hamburg ParsleyRoot120d15cmTomato, Asparagus
HopsHerb120d90cmComfrey, Chives
HorseradishRoot300d40cmPotato, Apple, Rhubarb
Jerusalem ArtichokeRoot150d40cmCorn, Beans, Sunflower
KaleLeafy70d40cmBeetroot, Onion, Celery
KomatsunaLeafy35d20cmLettuce, Beans
LavenderFlower90d60cmBrassicas, Tomato, Rosemary
LeekBrassica120d15cmCarrot, Celery
Lemon BalmHerb60d30cmTomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees
Lemon VerbenaHerb90d100cmTomato, Beans
LettuceLeafy55d25cmCarrot, Radish, Chives
MibunaLeafy35d15cmLettuce, Radish
MintHerb70d30cmCabbage, Tomato
MizunaLeafy40d20cmCarrot, Lettuce
Mountain PepperHerb730d200cmNative plants, Finger lime
Native RaspberryFruit365d100cmNative plants
Native VioletFlower90d20cmNative plants, Ferns
OliveFruit1460d500cmLavender, Rosemary, Thyme
OnionRoot180d10cmCarrot, Beetroot, Lettuce
OreganoHerb90d30cmCapsicum, Tomato
Oyster MushroomMushroom21d0cmn/a
ParsleyHerb80d20cmTomato, Carrot
ParsnipRoot120d10cmRosemary, Beans
Pea ShootsMicro12d1cmn/a
PigfaceLeafy60d40cmn/a
PomegranateFruit365d300cmLavender, Rosemary
PotatoRoot90d30cmBeans, Nasturtium, Marigold
RadishRoot30d5cmLettuce, Carrot
Radish SproutsMicro8d1cmn/a
RocketLeafy40d15cmLettuce, Carrot
RosemaryHerb180d60cmSage, Carrot
SageHerb75d50cmRosemary, Brassicas, Carrot
SalsifyRoot120d15cmCarrot, Lettuce, Onion
ScorzoneraRoot120d15cmCarrot, Onion
Sea CeleryHerb90d30cmPigface, Samphire
ShiitakeMushroom60d0cmn/a
SilverbeetLeafy60d30cmBeans, Onion, Lettuce
SnapdragonFlower70d25cmMarigold, Alyssum, Calendula
Snow PeasFruiting60d10cmCarrot, Radish, Corn
SorrelLeafy60d30cmStrawberry, Lettuce
SpinachLeafy55d20cmStrawberry, Pea
Spring OnionRoot60d10cmCarrot, Lettuce, Tomato
Sunflower MicrogreensMicro10d1cmn/a
Sweet PeaFlower75d15cmBeans, Lettuce
TatsoiLeafy45d20cmCarrot, Onion
ThymeHerb120d30cmCabbage, Strawberry
TurnipRoot55d15cmPeas, Lettuce, Onion
ViolaFlower70d15cmLettuce, Strawberry
WatercressLeafy40d15cmMint, Lettuce
YarrowFlower90d40cmBrassicas, Tomato, Herbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in September in Canberra?

September in Canberra is spring, so focus on crops suited to cool continental 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 Canberra?

September is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Canberra. 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 Canberra?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In September in Canberra, 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.

When is the last frost in Canberra and how does that affect September planting?

Canberra's last frost typically falls in mid to late October, though frost can occur into November in some years. In September, plan your planting around this date. Frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes, basil, and beans should wait until frost risk has passed. Use frost cloth to protect early plantings.

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