What should I plant in November in Dallas, TX?

In November in Dallas, TX (zone 8a), 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 Dallas, TX?

In Dallas, TX (zone 8a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Cilantro in Dallas, TX?

In Dallas, TX (zone 8a), Cilantro: direct sow Oct 9 – Dec 31 and Jan 1 – May 8.

When do I plant Lavender in Dallas, TX?

In Dallas, TX (zone 8a), Lavender: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 8 and Nov 9 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 24 – Jun 23.

What to Plant in November

Dallas, TX · Zone 8a

Last frost: Mar 10 Frost-free days: 255

Full year calendar for Dallas

Cool-season crops are thriving. Direct sow lettuce, spinach, and other greens for winter harvest. Plant garlic and start planning next year's garden.

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

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

Brussels Sprouts

May 24 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Parsley

Jul 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jul 24 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Broccoli

Aug 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Aug 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Aug 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Swiss Chard

Aug 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Lettuce

Sep 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Sep 24 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Celery

Nov 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Lavender

Nov 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Rosemary

Nov 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Later this month

Thyme

Nov 16 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Nov 16 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Transplant 14

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

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

Parsley

Sep 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Sep 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Sep 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Broccoli

Oct 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Oct 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Oct 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Oct 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Lettuce

Oct 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Oct 24 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Direct Sow 8

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 8

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Radish

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Carrot

Sep 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Beet

Sep 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Sep 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Cilantro

Oct 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Peas

Oct 9 – Dec 31

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Potato

Oct 24 – Nov 23

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.