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1import{S as n,i as o,s as p,x as l,y as s,z as u,q as h,o as g,C as y}from"../../chunks/index-854e8916.js";import{B as m}from"../../chunks/BlogPost-d0b012ef.js";import"../../chunks/Header-98eb0c07.js";import"../../chunks/variables-e81c9a41.js";import"../../chunks/singletons-73fbbd31.js";import"../../chunks/JsonLd-103f24af.js";const c=`<div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div type="first"></div><div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div><div><figure><div><div><wow-image><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84753e_7aacc55472ef40b78ef575690c5deef3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/84753e_7aacc55472ef40b78ef575690c5deef3~mv2.png" alt="" draggable="false" fetchpriority="high"></wow-image></div><button type="button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">September is a great time to plant overwintering onions and spring cabbages \u2013  it's also your opportunity to sow turnips, winter lettuces, broad beans, peas, and radishes to harvest next year. In this growing guide, we will look at vegetables to plant out and sow in September.</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h5 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Looking for a Plot to start growing your own?</h5></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div><div><a tabindex="0" href="https://www.app.allotme.co.uk/"><div>Find an available plot near me</div></a></div></div></div><div type="button"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h3 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span><br role="presentation"></h3></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h3 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span><br role="presentation"></h3></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h3 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span><br role="presentation"></h3></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h3 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Plant out or Transplant </h3></div><div type="heading"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span><br role="presentation"></h4></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Overwintering onion sets</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div><div><figure><div><div><wow-image><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a65452_3df32a6706c64c8c9e20c71b5f5cb9c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/a65452_3df32a6706c64c8c9e20c71b5f5cb9c2~mv2.jpg" alt="onions" draggable="false" fetchpriority="high"></wow-image></div><button type="button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">Onions are such a versatile vegetable \u2013 they feature in so many re

1cipes, and growing your own means you\u2019ll always have them to hand. They are easy to grow from immature bulbs called sets. Although seed is available, sets are the easiest and quickest way to grow them. In autumn you can plant onion sets that will be ready to harvest in July. </p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Spring Cabbages</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div><div><figure><div><div><wow-image><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a65452_4b04f16eb7bf4850933d35cbe5c40921~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/a65452_4b04f16eb7bf4850933d35cbe5c40921~mv2.jpg" alt="spring cabbages" draggable="false"></wow-image></div><button type="button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image"></div><div><p dir="auto">Spring cabbages (sown in late summer) produce loose leaves or conical heads. The best month to plant Spring Cabbage seeds is July/ August with a view to transplanting them into the garden in October/November.   </p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h3 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>To Sow: Outdoor (Direct to soil)</h3></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Turnips</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">Turnips are cool-weather vegetables seeded directly into the garden. Within a month, their greens are ready to harvest, and within a second month, the swollen roots are ready to be taken up.</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Spinach</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span><br role="presentation"></h4></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">Spinach is tasty, nutritious and easy to grow. You can even enjoy harvests all year round if you grow several different types. In September, Sow hardy winter cultivars, like the "Giant Cultivar".</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">Spinach can be sown now for pickings next spring. Sow direct in shallow drills in well-prepared soil, or in pots. Cover with fleece or a low cloche from October onwards. Sow outdoors, directly where they are to grow. </p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Winter Lettuce</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div><div><figure><div><div><wow-image><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a65452_99c908c8caf744dbb81a19d83856ca82~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/a65452_99c908c8caf744dbb81a19d83856ca82~mv2.jpg" alt="winter lettuce" draggable="false"></wow-image></div><button type="button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image"></div><div><p dir="auto">Winter lettuce can be the easiest to grow, with little effort. For best flavour, use fleece or row cloches from late November onwards. Winter lettuces will be ready to harvest in March or April the next year.</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Broad Beans (or fava beans)</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div><div><figure><div><div><wow-image><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a65452_95ab276738444780aac0d4f633484659~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/a65452_95ab276738444780aac0d4f633484659~mv2.jpg" alt="broad beans" draggable="false"></wow-image></div><button type="button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">Sowing broad beans in autumn means plants can establish over winter and crop earlier the following spring. Broad beans take around 15 weeks to be ready for harvest if planted during the springtime. The autumn crop meanwhile takes around 25 weeks.</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Peas</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span><br role="presentation"></h4></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div><div><figure><div><div><wow-image><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a65452_ca095065043646ef8

1105400e8c5a6e3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/a65452_ca095065043646ef8105400e8c5a6e3e~mv2.jpg" alt="peas" draggable="false"></wow-image></div><button type="button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">There\u2019s nothing like the flavour of freshly picked peas \u2013 use them as quickly as possible after picking for maximum sweetness. The easiest types to grow are mangetout and sugar snap varieties, while dwarf varieties need little or no support.</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">By choosing different types and cultivars, you can harvest from June through to October. Pods are ready to harvest when they\u2019re well filled. Pick regularly, otherwise, the plants will stop producing flowers and pods.</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><h4 dir="auto" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true"></span>Radish</h4></div><div type="heading"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div><div><figure><div><div><wow-image><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a65452_b5fe905f32954e5ba9147ba841ab6c56~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/a65452_b5fe905f32954e5ba9147ba841ab6c56~mv2.jpg" alt="radishes" draggable="false"></wow-image></div><button type="button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">Because radishes mature so quickly, you can really sow them anywhere there is an empty space or sow in between rows of other vegetables such as carrots or beets. Radishes also happen to make excellent companion plants to help deter pests from other vegetables. For an autumn crop, sow seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the first autumn frost.</p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">For more tips on growing your own veg, check out our<strong> </strong><a href="/growing" rel="noopener"><strong><u>growing guides.</u></strong></a></p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><p dir="auto">Interested in renting out your garden this autumn? </p></div><div type="paragraph"></div><div><div><div><a tabindex="0" href="https://www.allotme.co.uk/host"><div>Learn more about Hosting</div></a></div></div></div><div type="button"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div><div><div dir="auto"><br role="presentation"></div></div><div type="empty-line"></div></div><div type="last"></div></div></div></div></div></div>`,v={title:"Growing guide series: September",date:"Sep 5, 2022",image:"https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84753e_7aacc55472ef40b78ef575690c5deef3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1200,h_800,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/84753e_7aacc55472ef40b78ef575690c5deef3~mv2.png",slug:"growing-guide-series-september"};function b(a){let e,t;return e=new m({props:{title:v.title,date:v.date,image:v.image,content:c,token:a[0]}}),{c(){l(e.$$.fragment)},l(i){s(e.$$.fragment,i)},m(i,d){u(e,i,d),t=!0},p(i,[d]){const r={};d&1&&(r.token=i[0]),e.$set(r)},i(i){t||(h(e.$$.fragment,i),t=!0)},o(i){g(e.$$.fragment,i),t=!1},d(i){y(e,i)}}}function w(a,e,t){let{token:i}=e;return a.$$set=d=>{"token"in d&&t(0,i=d.token)},[i]}class S extends n{constructor(e){super();o(this,e,w,b,p,{token:0})}}export{S as default};