If the Indian summer lasts, the weather in September can be almost as warm as in August. The biggest problem for plants is not the temperature, but the shortening day, so it is best to choose plants that require less light.
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What can be sown in the garden in autumn before winter
One of the most important tasks in the garden in September is planting winter onions and garlic. These vegetables can not only be planted but are also recommended to be planted in autumn because they need to overwinter in the soil. Planting can begin from the end of the month when the temperature no longer rises above +7 °C.
However, in September, you can grow not only winter vegetables. If you want to sow a plant that will yield a harvest in the same year, try green onions. Large onion bulbs are not to be expected, but you will still have time to grow fresh leaves for salads.
Radishes are another vegetable worth sowing in September, not just in spring. The first harvest can be expected in about 20 days. Radishes are best sown in a sunny spot.
In September, fast-growing greens are also sown outdoors – they can be grown until the first frost. These are frost-resistant and fast-growing plants: spinach, leaf mustard, arugula, dill, lettuce, fennel, and parsley. Such beds will delight you with fresh greens until the frosts.
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Which trees and shrubs are best planted in September
Autumn is perfect for planting fruit trees and shrubs. Before the frosts, such plants manage to root and develop a stronger root system. In spring, they start growing earlier and are more resistant to frost because they have already hardened over the winter.
In September, it is recommended to add cherries, apple trees, pears, plums, and walnut trees to the garden. After planting the seedling, water it abundantly and mulch the soil around it with sawdust. Fruit trees planted in early autumn require little care and usually take well.
If you are curious about which shrubs can be planted in September, there are plenty of options. Among berry bushes, currants, raspberries, gooseberries, sea buckthorn, and viburnum take well. Plant them in a sunny place and fertilize the soil with manure 2–3 weeks before planting.
Among ornamental shrubs, lilacs can be planted at the beginning of autumn. Such a plant will delight you with its charming bloom much earlier than a lilac planted in spring.
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