September - this you can sow and cultivate

September is the month when the growing season comes to a close. There is still the opportunity to plant new leafy greens, but primarily autumn is about harvesting, collecting seeds, and storing – and of course, enjoying the last greenery of summer.

Even though it's late in the season, it may be worth trying some fast-growing leafy greens. It may only provide a few leaves for a sandwich or salad, but it can also provide quite a bit - especially if you live in one of the milder parts of the country.

Even though it's late in the season, it may be worth trying to sow fast-growing leafy greens. It might just be a few leaves for a sandwich, but it could also yield better results, especially if you live in one of the warmer zones.

If you have pre-sown plants such as lettuce and spinach, they can also be planted out now. As long as the soil is warm, it is also possible to plant new trees, shrubs, and perennials as well as divide and move existing ones. High humidity and clear days help the plants thrive.

In September, you can harvest almost all vegetables that are not meant to overwinter, such as chili, bell peppers, squash, and tomatillos. However, chili and bell peppers may need more time to ripen, but you should bring the plants inside if the temperature drops below ten degrees. The last fruits often develop nicely on the windowsill or under a plant lamp. Green tomatoes may also need to be brought inside as drastic temperature changes can cause them to crack, pick them and spread them out on a tray to ripen further. You can also leave many vegetables in the beds to be harvested a little later, such as leeks, cauliflower, kale, parsley root, Swiss chard, spinach, pak choi, parsley, Jerusalem artichokes, and parsnips.

Also, take the opportunity to harvest seeds from flowers that have finished blooming. Choose a dry day and go on a treasure hunt. Then let the seeds dry on a tray before storing them in a dry environment for the next season.