Good things to plant in September?

I've just cleared out the end raised bed in my garden (pulled up the spinach that had bolted skywards and all my carrots) and I'm now wondering what to replace them with!

Am I right in thinking I can sow more spinach now? I've also got some swiss chard which according to google I can plant now I think?

I've also got some late purple sprouting broccoli seed but I have a feeling I've missed the window for planting these?

Any other recommendations gladly received! Thanks!

Helen

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Permalink Reply by The New Mrs P on August 30, 2011 at 16:46

I've been wondering the same thing.

I am going to try some fennel and pak choi. I am sure I was quite late in planting them last year and they did pretty well.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Pearson on August 30, 2011 at 17:33

Spinach is fine.You could also try radishes,rocket and salad leaf mixes.

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Permalink Reply by Jade Hwang on August 30, 2011 at 17:37

kale, garlic and oriental greens.

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Shirley on August 30, 2011 at 20:57

all the above + things like corn salad and maybe some late / overwinter peas / beans.

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Permalink Reply by Flighty on August 31, 2011 at 7:39

Just for reference also see this discussion Autumn planting - UK Veg Gardeners

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Permalink Reply by Petra Hoyer Millar on September 5, 2011 at 11:21

Thanks all. Thinking exactly along same lines, and glad to see that recent sowings are correct - radishes and various lettuce types.

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Permalink Reply by Helen Mackinnon on September 5, 2011 at 17:49

Thanks for all the ideas - peas, kale and more radishes all sound good!

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Permalink Reply by Caro on September 6, 2011 at 15:38

As it's still early in the month, you could also try sowing cabbage ready for harvest Feb to May next year. I'm putting in a row of seeds for Offenham2, a hearted spring cabbage, as I seem to spend a fortune on these in the shops!