What to Plant in November
USDA Zone 5a
Last frost: Apr 15 – May 1
Frost-free days: 150–170
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.
No crops are typically planted in November for Zone 5a.
Try checking adjacent months or a warmer zone.
November Gardening Tips
- Get a soil test now — results come back fast in the off-season and you can amend before spring.
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