What to Plant in November

USDA Zone 7a

Last frost: Mar 15 – Apr 1 Frost-free days: 190–220

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
Garlic

Direct Sow 1

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic
Garlic
Oct 1 – Nov 15
9 per sq ft 180–240 days

November Gardening Tips

  • Direct sow Garlic 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.

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