What to Plant in November
USDA Zone 9a
Last frost: Feb 1 – Feb 15
Frost-free days: 250–300
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
Dill
Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Mint
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Kale
Lettuce
Spinach
Peas
Carrots
Beets
Radishes
Onions (sets)
Garlic
Collards
Transplant 10
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
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Kale
Oct 1 – Nov 1
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Lettuce
Oct 1 – Nov 15
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Broccoli
Oct 15 – Nov 15
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cauliflower
Oct 15 – Nov 15
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Cabbage
Oct 15 – Nov 15
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Direct Sow 13
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Carrots
Sep 1 – Mar 1
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
Radishes
Sep 1 – Apr 1
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Collards
Sep 1 – Feb 1
Beets
Sep 15 – Feb 15
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Cilantro
Oct 1 – Feb 1
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Dill
Oct 1 – Mar 1
4 per sq ft
40–60 days
Kale
Oct 1 – Nov 1
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Lettuce
Oct 1 – Feb 1
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
Oct 1 – Feb 1
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Onions (sets)
Oct 1 – Jan 1
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Garlic
Oct 1 – Nov 15
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
Peas
Nov 1 – Jan 15
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
November Gardening Tips
- Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Lettuce, Peas, 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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