What to plant in November in zone 10
USDA zone 10 has winter lows of 30 to 40°F, a typical last spring frost around Jan 30 and first fall frost around Dec 15, roughly 330 frost-free days. November is the "fall garden season" there.
26 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including chervil, mustard greens, spinach, tatsoi, turnip, arugula - and 8 of those windows close during November.
Dates come from the typical frost dates of USDA zone 10 (last frost Jan 30, first frost Dec 15). A zone covers many climates, so for dates tuned to your town use the planting calendar, or pick your state below.
Zone 10: planting activity through the year
Last chance in November
Chervil (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 3) · Mustard Greens (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 3) · Spinach (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 3) · Tatsoi (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 3) · Turnip (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 3) · Arugula (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 10) · Watercress (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 10) · Radish (sow for a fall crop, by Nov 17)
For fall and winter harvests (8)
Sowings counted back from zone 10's first fall frost, so the crop matures before the cold - or, for garlic and similar, planted after it.
| Crop | What to do | Window | This month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chervil | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 17 – Nov 3 | Last chance - ends Nov 3 |
| Mustard Greens | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 17 – Nov 3 | Last chance - ends Nov 3 |
| Spinach | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 17 – Nov 3 | Last chance - ends Nov 3 |
| Tatsoi | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 17 – Nov 3 | Last chance - ends Nov 3 |
| Turnip | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 17 – Nov 3 | Last chance - ends Nov 3 |
| Arugula | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 24 – Nov 10 | Last chance - ends Nov 10 |
| Watercress | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 24 – Nov 10 | Last chance - ends Nov 10 |
| Radish | Sow for a fall crop | Oct 31 – Nov 17 | Last chance - ends Nov 17 |
Start seeds indoors in November (18)
Indoor sowings for transplants later. Six to eight weeks under lights is typical for tomatoes and peppers; onions and leeks need longer.
| Crop | What to do | Window | This month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celeriac | Start seeds indoors | Nov 7 – Nov 21 | Nov 7 – Nov 21 |
| Celery | Start seeds indoors | Nov 14 – Nov 28 | Nov 14 – Nov 28 |
| Leek | Start seeds indoors | Nov 14 – Nov 28 | Nov 14 – Nov 28 |
| Onion | Start seeds indoors | Nov 14 – Nov 28 | Nov 14 – Nov 28 |
| Rosemary | Start seeds indoors | Nov 14 – Nov 28 | Nov 14 – Nov 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Opens Nov 21 |
| Parsley | Start seeds indoors | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Opens Nov 21 |
| Shallot | Start seeds indoors | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Opens Nov 21 |
| Bell Pepper | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Chili Pepper | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Ginger | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Green Onion / Scallion | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Mint | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Oregano | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Sage | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Tarragon | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Thyme | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
| Turmeric | Start seeds indoors | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Opens Nov 28 |
Harvesting in November
First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.
Fall garden season: November garden jobs in zone 10
- The average first frost is December 15, about 4 weeks away. Pick tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans) before it, or cover them on cold nights.
- Still time to sow or plant: chervil, mustard greens, spinach, tatsoi, turnip, arugula. Fast greens and radishes are the safest bets this late.
- Row cover buys 4-6°F of frost protection and weeks of extra harvest - see season extension.
- Pull finished crops and sow a cover crop (cereal rye or crimson clover) into empty beds before the soil gets cold.
Questions gardeners ask
What can I plant in zone 10 in November?
26 crops have a window in November: chervil, mustard greens, spinach, tatsoi, turnip, arugula, watercress, radish, celeriac, celery and more. The tables above give the exact dates for each.
When are the last and first frost in zone 10?
The typical last spring frost is around Jan 30 and the first fall frost around Dec 15. These are broad zone averages, so your own town can be a week or two either side: look yours up by ZIP code in the planting calendar.
What should I start indoors in zone 10 in November?
Celeriac (Nov 7 – Nov 21), Celery (Nov 14 – Nov 28), Leek (Nov 14 – Nov 28), Onion (Nov 14 – Nov 28), Rosemary (Nov 14 – Nov 28), Eggplant (Nov 21 – Dec 5), Parsley (Nov 21 – Dec 5), Shallot (Nov 21 – Dec 5), Bell Pepper (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Chili Pepper (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Ginger (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Green Onion / Scallion (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Mint (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Oregano (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Sage (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Tarragon (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Thyme (Nov 28 – Dec 12), Turmeric (Nov 28 – Dec 12).
November in states with land in zone 10
Zone 10 in other months
What to plant in November in other zones
Dates are computed from the zone’s typical frost dates and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side.