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
Chives
Oct 24 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft 60–90 days
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts
Oct 24 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft 80–110 days
Mint
Mint
Nov 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Later this month

Strawberry
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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