As summer comes to an end, your vegetable garden doesn’t have to! 🌱 August and September are the perfect months to plant and sow crops that will thrive in autumn, winter, and even early spring.
With summer harvests making room for new growth, this is the ideal time to plant cold-resistant vegetables. Here’s a quick guide to what you can sow between August and September for a bountiful winter harvest.
🥦 What to Sow in Late Summer?
1️⃣ Black Cabbage (Kale)
2️⃣ Fennel
3️⃣ Radishes
4️⃣ Swiss Chard
5️⃣ Cabbage
🌿 Black Cabbage (Kale)
Also known as Tuscan kale, black cabbage is a hardy winter vegetable that thrives in cold temperatures. It’s packed with nutrients and is a staple in healthy diets worldwide.
📍 When to plant? August–September
📍 Growing tip: Space plants at least 50 cm apart, as they develop both in height and width.
📍 Harvest: Late autumn to winter
🌱 Fennel
If you love the crunchy, aromatic taste of fennel, now is the time to plant it! While fennel is often associated with spring cultivation, it also grows well when planted in late summer.
📍 Best conditions? Mild temperatures—it dislikes extreme heat or frost.
📍 Harvest: Before the first frost in autumn.
🍒 Radishes
These small, red, peppery vegetables are a great choice for late-summer sowing. Radishes love mild weather but still require plenty of sunlight.
📍 When to plant? Until the end of September
📍 Time to harvest? 30–40 days after sowing—meaning you can enjoy them in just over a month!
🌿 Swiss Chard (Chard)
Also called chard, this nutrient-rich leafy green is fast-growing and easy to cultivate.
📍 When to sow? Until the end of August
📍 Germination time? One week
📍 Ready to eat? When leaves reach 20 cm in height
🥬 Cabbage
Cabbage is typically planted in spring or summer, but you can still sow it in September. This fast-growing vegetable is a winter staple, providing crunchy, nutritious heads for warming dishes.
📍 Key needs: Plenty of water 💧
📍 Harvest: Autumn
🌱 Start Your Winter Garden Now!
Late summer is the perfect time to refresh your vegetable garden and prepare for a delicious winter harvest. Whether you’re planting on a balcony, in a backyard, or in raised beds, these crops will keep your garden green and productive through the colder months.
What will you be sowing this season? 🌿 Let us know in the comments! 👇💬
