table of contents
- Sow in autumn
- vegetables
- Herbs
- flower
- Planting in autumn
- 6 tips for autumn planting
- frequently asked Questions
At the beginning of September, the official end of the gardening season will slowly be heralded. Numerous plants can be sown and planted in autumn. Find out which ones they are here.
In a nutshell
- Sow for fast growing autumn and winter vegetables
- Cold germs need frosty temperatures
- Autumn season: between September and the end of November
- Sow / plant early flowering plants in autumn
Sow in autumn
These types of vegetables, herbs and flowers are worth sowing in autumn.
vegetables
| vegetables | Time of sowing | Time of harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta) | until the end of September | in November |
| Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) | beginning of September | after six to eight weeks |
| Pak Choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) | beginning of September | until December |
| Pickled lettuce / leafy lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. crispa) | until October | after approx. eight weeks |
| Radishes (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) | September | after approx. eight weeks |
| Rocket / garden mustard (Eruca sativa) | September | after approx. six weeks |
| Mustard (sinapsis) | until October | after approx. three weeks |
| Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) | in September | next spring |
| Wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) | until mid-September | approx. four to six weeks later |
| Winter broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) | until the end of September | in May |
| Winter purslane (Claytonia perfoliata) | between September and February (below twelve degrees Celsius) | between November and April |
Herbs
| Herbs | Time of sowing | Time of harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Chervil (Anthriscus) | in September and mild October | next year |
| Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) | until the end of September | in November |
| Cress (Lepidium sativum) | until October (min. 15 ° C) | after approx. two to three weeks |
| Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) | in September or early October | in the following year |
flower
| flower | Time of sowing / setting | Heyday |
|---|---|---|
| Adonis (Adonis) | September to mid-October | between April and May |
| Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) | Sow until October (cold germinator) | from the end of November to March / April (depending on the weather) |
| Monkshood (aconite) | End of November (cold germs) | from May / June |
| Gentian | September October | from May |
| Flame flower (phlox) | October / November (cold germs) | from April / May (depending on the species) |
| Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) | until October | from April (depending on the species) |
| Hyacinth (hyacinthus) | between October and November | between February and April |
| Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) | in autumn (min. ten degrees Celsius) | from May |
| crocus (Crocus) | between October and November | February to March / April |
| Daffodil (Narcissus) | until winter (if the ground is frost-free) | from February to the end of May (depending on the species) |
| Snowdrop (Galanthus) | until the end of October | between January and February |
| Tulip (tulipa) | from mid-October | Mid-April to the end of May (depending on the variety) |
Note: The term “sowing” does not only include those plants whose seeds are to be brought into the ground. Onion plants, such as crocuses and tulips, also have to germinate and therefore also belong to this category.
Planting in autumn
Some plants need to be planted out in autumn so that they will bloom in the new year.
| plant | Planting time | Heyday |
|---|---|---|
| Asters (aster) | between September and November | from May to autumn (depending on the species) |
| Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia) | in September | between April and May |
| Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum) | in September at the latest | from August to November |
| Forsythia (Forsythia) | September / beginning of October (with winter protection) | from mid-March |
| Hydrangeas (Hydrangea) | September | from June to September (depending on the species) |
| Conifers (Coniferales) | November to April | evergreen |
| liguster (Ligustrum) | in October | from June |
| rhododendron (Rhododendron) | between early September and mid-November | from May or June |
| Roses (Pink) | from mid-October to the end of March | in June and July (main bloom) |
| Weigela (Weigela) | possible from September to October | from the end of April / beginning of May |
| Ziest (Stachys) | between September and November | Summer bloomer |
Tip: You should only plant mountain and summer asters in spring at the beginning of the growing season. Then they sit down better and grow stronger.
6 tips for autumn planting
Just because planting or sowing in autumn is still possible without any problems, this time of year should not be “underestimated”. There are some important details that must be observed:
Winter protection for Potted plants
Be careful when planting and sowing in pots, window boxes and pots that are outside. Due to the lack of protection of thick layers of earth, frost penetrates the earth much earlier and immensely more strongly. Good for cold germs, but where there are roots, they can quickly suffer from frostbite and in the worst case die. As a precaution, sowing and planting should therefore be carried out by the end of September at the latest. In addition, protection against the cold is advisable.
Note: Extreme, long-lasting frost can also damage specimens freshly planted in the bed. A layer of mulch can help. In the case of light germs, however, you should definitely do without them.
Select frost-free times
It should be ensured that, ideally two weeks before each planting and sowing, no prolonged ground frost is to be expected. Exceptions are cold germs. All other plants and their seeds initially need loose soil to retain moisture. Otherwise, they can even dry out at longer freezing temperatures.
No waterlogging
Regardless of whether it is seeds or an implantation, waterlogging can mean death for both variants. Autumn is often very rainy. The sun is increasingly losing its power, so that less and less water evaporates from the ground. The danger of waterlogging is therefore greatest in autumn. Therefore, the soil should always be well prepared by loosening it and creating drainage if necessary.
Avoid drought
Even if autumn is often rainy, newly planted specimens often only need a few days of drought to cause damage. This arises from the combination of “lack of rain plus wind”. The risk for evergreen species is particularly high in September and until mid-October. So that the new plants can establish themselves and take root, regular moisture controls are recommended well into winter.
Prevent seed theft
When sowing, it should be noted that, especially in early autumn, animal gardeners eat fat for wintering. Birds and rodents in particular are seed-eaters. If the sown plants are dark germs, they are usually covered with a thick layer of earth. On the other hand, light germs that are quickly accessible to birds, mice and the like are risky. If you lay out many of these, you may lose the entire sowing. A close-meshed net can protect the seed here.
Note crop rotation
If you want to plant seeds or plant new plants in an existing and previously planted vegetable patch in autumn, you should definitely observe the recommended cultivation sequence. Were previously Heavy Eater present, middle or weak consumers have to follow. If there were medium consumers in it, only weak consumers are to be placed. Also be careful with types of cabbage. Cabbage should never be grown again immediately after cabbage.
frequently asked Questions
Usually not. Usually the opposite is the case. Cutting puts stress on plants. This in connection with the stress of planting leads to a high loss of energy. This often means that plants take root more poorly and, in the worst case, even die.
Yes, if you are still planting the seeds in September. Then the soil is usually still warmed up from summer. This is necessary for the seeds to germinate. If September is warm, you can distribute new and reseeding until mid-October. With a bit of luck you will save yourself having to water with the sprinkler during autumn sowing.
At the latest when the first frosts appear, you should protect your new plantings and seeds that have been placed in the tub. It is best to coat the bucket with a foil. Place the tubs on an insulating surface, such as a wooden or styrofoam board. In addition, position the buckets in a sheltered place. In the event of prolonged frost and sub-zero temperatures, a fleece on the surface of the earth works well against the cold. Alternatives: thick layers of leaves, pine needles, straw or brushwood.