What should I plant in November in Charlotte, NC?

In November in Charlotte, NC (zone 7b), you can plant Chives, Mint, Parsley, Beet, Brussels Sprouts, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Charlotte, NC?

In Charlotte, NC (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – May 16 and Nov 16 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 24 – Jul 23.

When do I plant Mint in Charlotte, NC?

In Charlotte, NC (zone 7b), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – May 16 and Nov 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 24 – Jul 16.

When do I plant Parsley in Charlotte, NC?

In Charlotte, NC (zone 7b), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Jul 31 and Nov 16 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 24 – Jul 16 and Jul 17 – Oct 8.

What to Plant in November

Charlotte, NC · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 25 Frost-free days: 230

Full year calendar for Charlotte

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

Mint

Parsley

Beet

Brussels Sprouts

Celery

Leek

Onion

Peas

Radish

Spinach

Turnip

Start Indoors 7

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

Plant now

Brussels Sprouts

Sep 16 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Leek

Nov 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Nov 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Later this month

Chives

Nov 16 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Nov 16 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Mint

Nov 24 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Celery

Nov 24 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Transplant 1

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Spinach

Oct 9 – Nov 23

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Direct Sow 4

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Plant now

Beet

Jul 17 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Jul 17 – Jan 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Radish

Sep 24 – Nov 8

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Later this month

Peas

Nov 24 – Dec 31

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

November Gardening Tips

Start Celery, Brussels Sprouts, Leek indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Spinach can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Peas, Beet, Radish 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.