What to plant in September in Poland
5 vegetables, fruits and herbs to sow or plant in September in Poland, for the climate around Central Poland, Mazovia (near Ostroleka).
Climate: Cold continental climate with hard winters (down to -23 °C), last spring frosts into May and first autumn frosts in October; the warmest, wettest months are July and August, and summers are short but warm enough for tomatoes and squash.
Vegetables
Radish Raphanus sativus
A fast crop that fits between the spring and autumn cool spells and grows well in short seasons.
Harvest: 25–35 daysEasyIn pots
Spinach Spinacia oleracea
Hardy in cold soil, it thrives in spring and autumn and tolerates light frosts.
Harvest: 40–50 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →
Garlic Allium sativum
Autumn-planted cloves need the cold winter to split properly, which this climate provides.
Harvest: 240–270 daysEasyCare guide →
Herbs
Chives Allium schoenoprasum
A perennial that survives the cold winters and regrows every spring.
Harvest: 60–90 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →
Spearmint Mentha spicata
Very hardy perennial mint that spreads vigorously in moist soil and cool summers.
Harvest: 60–80 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →