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Zone 7A — September

What to Plant in September in Zone 7A

September in Zone 7A: 0 crops to start indoors, 2 to plant or direct sow outside, and 25 entering harvest window. Last frost averages April 17. Reference city: Raleigh, NC.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
0 Start Indoors
2 Plant Outside
25 Harvest
Frost risk: Cleared

Frost season has cleared in Zone 7A. The last spring frost typically passed by April 17, and the very latest 10% chance closed by May 4. Tender crops are safe to plant out.

See full Zone 7A frost outlook →

Start Indoors in September

Nothing to start seeds indoors in September for Zone 7A.
Next window: October — 1 variety, including Garlic.

Plant Outside in September

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Elephant Garlic root vegetable Plant Out Sep 26 Mar 25, 2027 – May 24, 2027
Softneck Garlic root vegetable Plant Out Sep 26 May 24, 2027 – Jun 23, 2027

Harvest in September

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean legume Apr 24 Sep 11 – Oct 1
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify root vegetable Apr 24 Sep 21
Roselle calyces and leaves vegetable Apr 24 Sep 21 – Oct 21
Astro Arugula (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 24
Beauty Pink Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Beauty Purple Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Beauty White Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 30
Champion Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Cherry Belle Radish (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Chervil (fall planting) herb Aug 15 Sep 29
Easter Egg Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 16
French Breakfast Radish (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 12
Giant Red Mustard (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 29
Green Ice Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 29
Green Wave Mustard (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 29
Hailstone Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Mesclun Mix (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 14
Purple Plum Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Red Orach (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 29
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander (fall planting) herb Aug 15 Sep 24
Sparkler Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 14
Tango Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 24
Tatsoi (fall planting) lettuce Aug 15 Sep 29
White Icicle Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Aug 15 Sep 24

Key Tasks for September in Zone 7A

  1. 1 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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