What to Plant in November
USDA Zone 8a
Last frost: Mar 1 – Mar 15
Frost-free days: 220–250
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
Cilantro
Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Radishes
Garlic
Transplant 4
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Thyme
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Oregano
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Direct Sow 3
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Radishes
Feb 1 – Nov 1
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Cilantro
Oct 1 – Nov 1
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Garlic
Oct 1 – Nov 15
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
November Gardening Tips
- Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Garlic, Radishes, Cilantro 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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