What should I plant in November in Nashville, TN?

In November in Nashville, TN (zone 7a), you can plant Chives, Parsley, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Onion, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Nashville, TN?

In Nashville, TN (zone 7a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – May 16 and Nov 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Feb 1 – Jul 23.

When do I plant Parsley in Nashville, TN?

In Nashville, TN (zone 7a), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Jul 16 and Nov 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Feb 1 – Sep 23.

When do I plant Brussels Sprouts in Nashville, TN?

In Nashville, TN (zone 7a), Brussels Sprouts: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Feb 7 and Oct 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Feb 8 – Jun 15.

What to Plant in November

Nashville, TN · Zone 7a

Last frost: Apr 1 Frost-free days: 214

Full year calendar for Nashville

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

Parsley

Brussels Sprouts

Leek

Onion

Spinach

Turnip

Start Indoors 5

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

Plant now

Brussels Sprouts

Oct 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Leek

Nov 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Nov 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Later this month

Chives

Nov 24 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Nov 24 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Transplant 1

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Spinach

Oct 9 – Nov 8

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Direct Sow 1

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Turnip

Feb 1 – Nov 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

November Gardening Tips

Start Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Onion 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 Turnip 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.