What should I plant in November in Birmingham, AL?

In November in Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), you can plant Chives, Cilantro, Lavender, Mint, Parsley, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Cilantro in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Cilantro: direct sow Oct 9 – Dec 31 and Jan 1 – May 16.

When do I plant Lavender in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Lavender: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 8 and Nov 16 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Feb 1 – Jun 23.

What to Plant in November

Birmingham, AL · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 25 Frost-free days: 230

Full year calendar for Birmingham

The outdoor season is over for most crops. Plant garlic if you haven't yet, clean up beds, and mulch perennials. Start reviewing seed catalogs for next year.

November at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Chives

Cilantro

Lavender

Mint

Parsley

Rosemary

Thyme

Artichoke

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Onion

Peas

Potato

Radish

Spinach

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 19

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

Sep 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Lettuce

Sep 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Sep 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Kale

Oct 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Broccoli

Nov 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Nov 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Nov 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Celery

Nov 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Later this month

Lavender

Nov 16 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Rosemary

Nov 16 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Thyme

Nov 24 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Nov 24 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Transplant 13

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Broccoli

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Sep 16 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Sep 16 – Jan 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Lettuce

Oct 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Oct 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Direct Sow 8

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Beet

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Peas

Sep 24 – Dec 31

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Cilantro

Oct 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Radish

Oct 9 – Nov 23

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Potato

Oct 24 – Nov 8

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

November Gardening Tips

Start Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Get a soil test now — results come back fast in the off-season and you can amend before spring.