What to Plant in November
Portland, OR · Zone 8b
Last frost: Mar 15
Frost-free days: 245
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
Mint
Brussels Sprouts
Strawberry
Start Indoors 4
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Plant now
Chives
Oct 24 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Brussels Sprouts
Oct 24 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Mint
Nov 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Later this month
Strawberry
Nov 16 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
November Gardening Tips
- Start Strawberry, Chives, Brussels Sprouts indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Get a soil test now — results come back fast in the off-season and you can amend before spring.
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