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What to plant in November in Florida

In Florida (FL), November sits about 4 weeks before the average first fall frost (December 10). The state averages 301 frost-free days a year (last frost February 12, first frost December 10; USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a).

8 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including arugula, watercress, radish - and 3 of those windows close during November.

Dates here come from Florida frost dates (last frost Feb 12, first frost Dec 10). For one crop in detail, see when to plant arugula, radish or onion in Florida.

Fall garden seasonSow or plant: 8Start indoors: 5Harvesting: 36

Florida covers a very wide range of climates, so dates near you can be two weeks or more either side of these. Enter your ZIP code in the planting calendar for dates tuned to your town.

Florida: planting activity through the year

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Frost riskFrost-free: Feb 12 – Dec 10
Bars count the vegetables, herbs and fruit with a sowing or planting window in each month, from the state’s average frost dates. 8 have one in November; the busiest month is February (89).

Last chance in November

Arugula (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 5) · Watercress (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 5) · Radish (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 12)

For fall and winter harvests (3)

Sowings counted back from Florida's first fall frost, so the crop matures before the cold - or, for garlic and similar, planted after it.

CropWhat to doWindowThis month
ArugulaSow for a fall cropOct 19 – Nov 5Last chance - ends Nov 5
WatercressSow for a fall cropOct 19 – Nov 5Last chance - ends Nov 5
RadishSow for a fall cropOct 26 – Nov 12Last chance - ends Nov 12

Start seeds indoors in November (5)

Indoor sowings for transplants later. Six to eight weeks under lights is typical for tomatoes and peppers; onions and leeks need longer.

CropWhat to doWindowThis month
CeleriacStart seeds indoorsNov 20 – Dec 4Opens Nov 20
CeleryStart seeds indoorsNov 27 – Dec 11Opens Nov 27
LeekStart seeds indoorsNov 27 – Dec 11Opens Nov 27
OnionStart seeds indoorsNov 27 – Dec 11Opens Nov 27
RosemaryStart seeds indoorsNov 27 – Dec 11Opens Nov 27

Harvesting in November

First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.

Zucchini / Summer Squash · Oct 22 – Nov 23Cucumber · Oct 27 – Dec 3Broccoli · Oct 30 – Dec 11Cauliflower · Oct 30 – Dec 16Cabbage · Oct 30 – Dec 26Ginger · Oct 31 – Dec 30Turmeric · Oct 31 – Dec 30Bush Bean · Nov 3 – Nov 30Kale · Nov 3 – Dec 5Lettuce · Nov 4 – Dec 21Brussels Sprouts · Nov 8 – Dec 25Bok Choy / Pak Choi · Nov 9 – Dec 11Mizuna · Nov 9 – Dec 6Swiss Chard · Nov 10 – Dec 7Napa Cabbage · Nov 10 – Dec 22Mustard Greens · Nov 11 – Dec 13Fennel (Bulb) · Nov 11 – Dec 23Cilantro / Coriander · Nov 12 – Dec 24Carrot · Nov 13 – Dec 20Radicchio · Nov 13 – Jan 9Dill · Nov 14 – Dec 21Rapini (Broccoli Raab) · Nov 14 – Dec 21Pea · Nov 15 – Dec 17Collard Greens · Nov 15 – Dec 22Tatsoi · Nov 16 – Dec 18Beet · Nov 17 – Dec 24Radish · Nov 17 – Dec 12Spinach · Nov 18 – Dec 13Arugula · Nov 18 – Dec 15Kohlrabi · Nov 19 – Dec 21Mache (Corn Salad) · Nov 19 – Dec 21Turnip · Nov 21 – Dec 28Chervil · Nov 21 – Dec 28Rutabaga · Nov 22 – Dec 19Borage · Nov 29 – Jan 5Parsley · Nov 30 – Jan 6

Planting dates for popular crops in Florida

Every crop has its own full-year dates for Florida: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.

When to plant arugula in Florida →When to plant radish in Florida →When to plant onion in Florida →When to plant tomato in Florida →When to plant lettuce in Florida →When to plant garlic in Florida →When to plant bell pepper in Florida →When to plant carrot in Florida →Florida frost dates by zone →

Spring bulbs to plant in November in Florida

Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocus are planted in fall, once the soil has cooled and before it freezes. The exact window depends on the state, so our bulb guide quotes what each extension service says.

Bulb planting guide by state, with depth and spacing →When to plant daffodils →When to plant tulips →

Fall garden season: November garden jobs in Florida

  1. The average first frost is December 10, about 4 weeks away. Pick tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans) before it, or cover them on cold nights.
  2. Still time to sow or plant: arugula, watercress, radish. Fast greens and radishes are the safest bets this late.
  3. Row cover buys 4-6°F of frost protection and weeks of extra harvest - see season extension.
  4. Pull finished crops and sow a cover crop (cereal rye or crimson clover) into empty beds before the soil gets cold.

USDA zone chart for Florida

Florida spans USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.

ZoneLast frostFirst frostSeason
Zone 8Mar 20Nov 5230 days
Zone 9Feb 20Nov 30280 days
Zone 10Jan 30Dec 15330 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in Florida in November?

8 crops have a window in November: arugula, watercress, radish, celeriac, celery, leek, onion, rosemary. The tables above give the exact dates for each.

Is it too late to plant garlic in Florida in November?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Florida the next garlic window opens around December 21: plant in fall, after first frost.

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Florida in November?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Florida the next tomato window opens around December 18: start seeds indoors.

When is the first frost in Florida?

The statewide average first fall frost is around December 10 and the last spring frost around February 12. Florida covers a wide range of climates, so local dates can differ by two weeks or more - look yours up by ZIP code.

What should I start indoors in November in Florida?

Celeriac (Nov 20 – Dec 4), Celery (Nov 27 – Dec 11), Leek (Nov 27 – Dec 11), Onion (Nov 27 – Dec 11), Rosemary (Nov 27 – Dec 11).

← October in FloridaDecember in Florida →Full-year Florida planting calendar →Florida frost dates →

What to plant in November in other states

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Dates are computed from Florida’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.