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What to plant in November in Florida

Worked out for 9 cities from their own weather and frost dates, by zone.

What to sow and plant in November in Florida, by zone: frost-free, highs of 72–82 °F (Miami, Jacksonville and 6 more): broad bean, peas, onion, lettuce, carrot and 19 more; frost-free, highs of 61–72 °F (Pensacola): broad bean, peas, onion, spinach, lettuce and 21 more.

In Florida, November is fall.

Frost-free, highs of 72–82 °F: Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and 4 more

In November, on average, these cities have highs of 73 to 81 °F and lows of 53 to 68 °F, 1.9 to 4.0 in of rain on 6 to 11 days; the day lasts 10 h 38 min to 10 h 54 min (on the 15th).

No frost in November in 10 years of data: frost-tender crops can go in too, if it is warm enough for them.

HowWhatWhere
sow directBroad bean, cilantro, arugula, chamomile, chickpea, dillJacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and 3 more
sow directPeas, cabbage, beet, parsley, mustard greensMiami, Jacksonville, Tampa and 4 more
plant setsOnionMiami, Jacksonville, Tampa and 4 more
sow direct or start indoors, plant out in DecemberSpinachMiami, Jacksonville and Tallahassee
sow direct or start indoors, plant out in DecemberLettuce, kohlrabiMiami, Jacksonville, Tampa and 4 more
sow directRadish, turnipMiami
sow directCarrot, broccoliMiami, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and 1 more
set out transplants or start indoors, plant out in DecemberCauliflowerMiami, Jacksonville, Tampa and 4 more
sow direct or start indoors, plant out in DecemberSwiss ChardJacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and 3 more
set out transplants or start indoors, plant out in JanuaryTomato, bell pepper, chili pepperMiami and Fort Myers
sow directZucchiniFort Myers and St. Petersburg
sow directGreen Beans, basil, bok choy, borageMiami, Fort Myers and St. Petersburg
set out transplants or start indoors, plant out in DecemberCucumberMiami and Fort Myers
start indoors, plant out in JanuaryEggplantFort Myers
start indoors, plant out in DecemberMelonFort Myers
sow directWatermelon, pumpkin, okraFort Myers
sow directSweet Corn, corn, Florence fennel, kiwano, luffa, moringa, Napa cabbage, peanut, soybeanMiami and Fort Myers
start indoors, plant out in FebruaryCeleriac, celeryall
sow direct or start indoors, plant out in FebruaryChayoteall
start indoors, plant out in JanuaryBrussels SproutsJacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and 3 more
plant setsShallotJacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and 3 more
sow direct or start indoors, plant out in DecemberKaleJacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville and 1 more
sow directParsnipJacksonville, Tallahassee and Gainesville
start indoors, plant out in DecemberAchochaMiami and Fort Myers

Compared with October: new — broad bean, Swiss chard, cilantro, arugula, Brussels sprouts, chamomile, chickpea, dill and 3 more.

Ready to harvest in November in Orlando, if sown in the right month: zucchini (September), green beans (September), watermelon (August), pumpkin (July), sweet corn (August), basil (September), bok choy (September) and borage (September).

Frost-free, highs of 61–72 °F: Pensacola

In November, on average, Pensacola has highs of 71 °F and lows of 55 °F, 3.7 in of rain on 7 days; the day lasts 10 h 38 min (on the 15th).

No frost in November in 10 years of data: frost-tender crops can go in too, if it is warm enough for them.

HowWhatWhere
sow directBroad bean, peas, lettuce, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, Swiss chard, beet, parsley, cilantro, arugula, chamomile, chickpea, dill, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, parsnipPensacola
plant setsOnion, shallotPensacola
start indoors, plant out in DecemberSpinach, cauliflowerPensacola
start indoors, plant out in JanuaryBrussels SproutsPensacola
start indoors, plant out in FebruaryCeleriac, celery, chayotePensacola

Compared with October: new — spinach, carrot, celeriac, celery, chayote and parsnip; no longer sown — leek, zucchini, green beans, basil, bok choy and borage.

Not starting in November: tomato (December, started indoors), bell pepper (December, started indoors), zucchini (January, started indoors) and green beans (March, sown direct) — dates for Pensacola.

Ready to harvest in November in Pensacola, if sown in the right month: zucchini (September), green beans (September), watermelon (August), pumpkin (July), sweet corn (August), basil (September), arugula (October) and bok choy (September).

How we work it out

For each city we use its average weather in November and the months after (highs, lows and rain for 2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo) and its average frost dates. A crop starts in November if the month's mean temperature reaches the minimum soil temperature for germination on its card (we use the mean air temperature as a stand-in for the soil's) and if, over its first months (up to three), the average highs stay within its group's range, with no frost for crops that cannot take it. Crops started indoors count from the month they are planted out.

Temperature groups from Colorado State University Extension: cool-season crops prefer 60–80 °F and lose quality in heat; hardy ones grow in days as cool as 40 °F, semi-hardy ones from 40–50 °F (we use 50 °F); warm-season crops need days above 55 °F, and the most tender (tomato, pepper, eggplant, melon, watermelon, squash) above 60 °F, up to 95 °F. Crops the guide does not name go into the stricter group by their frost hardiness. Fava (broad) beans, which the guide does not name, count as hardy: hardy varieties are sown in fall and overwinter (RHS). Garlic and bulbs: a month before the first frost, and later only while the ground is not frozen (as on each city's page).

Miami follows the UF/IFAS planting months for South Florida crop by crop (fall is the main season there); the other Florida cities follow the general rule.

This is a general rule from averages: your garden can be a week or two earlier or later, and a greenhouse or a cold frame brings the season forward. Greenly works out the dates for your location.

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