What to plant in November in Georgia
In Georgia (GA), the average first fall frost (November 5) has passed by mid-November. The state averages 225 frost-free days a year (last frost March 25, first frost November 5; USDA zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a).
2 crops have a sowing or planting window this month: shallot, garlic.
Dates here come from Georgia frost dates (last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 5). For one crop in detail, see when to plant garlic, tomato or lettuce in Georgia.
Georgia: planting activity through the year
For fall and winter harvests (2)
Sowings counted back from Georgia's first fall frost, so the crop matures before the cold - or, for garlic and similar, planted after it.
Harvesting in November
First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.
Planting dates for popular crops in Georgia
Every crop has its own full-year dates for Georgia: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.
Spring bulbs to plant in November in Georgia
Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted from October through late December in most areas. (University of Georgia Extension) ↗
After the first frost: November garden jobs in Georgia
- The average first frost (November 5) has passed - pull frost-killed tender plants and compost the healthy ones; bin or burn anything that had blight or mildew.
- Plant garlic now (Nov 16 – Dec 3): single cloves, pointy end up, 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart, then mulch.
- Leave cold-hardy roots (carrots, parsnips, leeks) in the ground under a thick mulch and dig them as needed.
- Clean and oil tools, drain hoses, and note what worked this year while you still remember - it makes next year's plan far easier.
USDA zone chart for Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.
Questions gardeners ask
What vegetables can I plant in Georgia in November?
2 crops have a window in November: shallot, garlic. The tables above give the exact dates for each.
Is it too late to plant garlic in Georgia in November?
No - plant in fall (after first frost) runs Nov 16 – Dec 3 in Georgia.
Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Georgia in November?
For this year, yes - the tomato windows in Georgia have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about January 28.
When is the first frost in Georgia?
The statewide average first fall frost is around November 5 and the last spring frost around March 25. Your town can be a week or two either side - look yours up by ZIP code.
What can I harvest in Georgia in November?
From plantings made on time: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, brussels sprouts, bok choy / pak choi, mizuna, swiss chard, napa cabbage, mustard greens.
When should I plant spring bulbs in Georgia?
Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted from October through late December in most areas. (University of Georgia Extension). See the bulb planting guide for depth and spacing.
What to plant in November in other states
Dates are computed from Georgia’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.