Washington Parish LSU AgCenter

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Time to get started on your fall gardens! Here are just a few of the vegetables you can plant in September in Louisiana:
Broccoli (plants):
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Beans, snap, bush (direct-seed):
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Beets (direct-seed):
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Brussels sprouts (plants):
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Cabbage (plants):
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Carrots (direct-seed):
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Collards (direct-seed):
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Greens, mustard & turnip (direct-seed):
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Kale (direct-seed or plants):
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Swiss Chard (plants):
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Turnips for roots (direct-seed):
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The Louisiana Vegetable Growing Guide showcases even more veggies to plant. View it: https://tinyurl.com/VegetablePlantingGuide

09/01/2026

We can garden year-round in Louisiana, and while the hot temperatures might make it hard to believe, it's time to think about fall vegetables! https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/mhferguson/articles/page1787949749125

08/31/2026

A vinca variety still has not been named a super plant but these are hard to beat in hot dry conditions.

08/31/2026

Consider pomegranates if you're looking for a unique tree to add to your landscapes.

These shrubs thrive in the heat, are drought tolerant and can produce fruit for many years if properly cared for.

The most popular variety of pomegranates for Louisiana is Wonderful. Trees can be found at local retail garden centers or propagated from cuttings. Trees will reach maturity in five to seven years and can live for hundreds of years. You can read more about them here: https://tinyurl.com/3j24fb83

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Belinda’s Dream is a low maintenance shrub rose named a Louisiana Super Plant by the LSU AgCenter in fall 2011.

Large, medium-pink, fully double blooms with a high petal count (45–100 petals) and a sweet, light fragrance.

Grows 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, but can be easily pruned and maintained at around 4 feet.

Repeats flushes of flowers continuously from spring through the first frost.

Highly resistant to diseases like black spot and very tough once established in a landscape.

08/31/2026

If you're new to composting or looking to improve your skills, the AgCenter's free, self-paced online course covers everything you need to know to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden.

Access the course here: https://tinyurl.com/h32c8z53

08/31/2026

Plant spotlight: American beautyberry

Keep an eye out for one of Louisiana's most distinctive native shrubs as summer begins to wind down. American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), sometimes called French mulberry, has begun developing the bright purple fruit that will make it a standout in landscapes and natural areas in the coming weeks.

A Louisiana Super Plant selection, beautyberry is well adapted to our climate and grows in a variety of soil types and lighting conditions. While it's best known for its vivid fruit, the shrub also supports wildlife. Its small summer flowers attract pollinators, and the berries provide food for songbirds, deer and other animals.

Beautyberry's loose, arching habit makes it a good fit for naturalized plantings and informal garden beds. Some cultivars even offer white or pink fruit instead of the traditional purple. Best of all, it requires little maintenance.

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