What to plant in November in California
California spans zones 8b–11a across the 115 cities on this site, so November looks different from city to city. Applying our planting rules to each city's NOAA frost dates, 16 of 21 crops have a November window somewhere in California; garlic in 115 cities, radish in 110 cities, spinach in 97 cities.
Cities checked1156 zones
Crops with a November window16of 21
Average per city8.5crops
Crops to plant in November in California
| Crop | Cities with a November window | How | Median November dates | Days to maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | 115 of 115 | plant cloves | all month | 240–270 days |
| Radish | 110 of 115 | sow or plant for a fall/winter crop | all month | 25–35 days |
| Spinach | 97 of 115 | sow or plant for a fall/winter crop | Nov 1 – Nov 25 | 40–50 days |
| Onion | 96 of 115 | start indoors | Nov 1 – Nov 28 | 90–120 days |
| Kale | 75 of 115 | start indoors | all month | 55–75 days |
| Broccoli | 65 of 115 | start indoors | Nov 10 – Nov 30 | 60–90 days |
| Cabbage | 65 of 115 | start indoors | Nov 10 – Nov 30 | 60–100 days |
| Lettuce | 64 of 115 | plant | all month | 45–60 days |
| Eggplant | 51 of 115 | start indoors | Nov 13 – Nov 27 | 65–85 days |
| Pepper | 51 of 115 | start indoors | Nov 13 – Nov 27 | 60–90 days |
| Peas | 45 of 115 | plant | all month | 55–70 days |
| Beets | 40 of 115 | plant | all month | 50–70 days |
| Tomato | 34 of 115 | start indoors | Nov 19 – Nov 30 | 60–85 days |
| Carrot | 31 of 115 | plant | all month | 60–80 days |
| Strawberry | 31 of 115 | plant | all month | 60–90 days |
| Basil | 5 of 115 | start indoors | Nov 27 – Nov 30 | 60–90 days |
November options by zone in California
California cities: frost dates and November crops
| City | Zone | Last / first frost | Crops for November |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| San Diego | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| San Jose | 9b | Jan 10 / Dec 14 | Tomato Nov 15 – Nov 29; Pepper Nov 1 – Nov 15; Lettuce Nov 29 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 1; Basil Nov 29 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 29 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 15 – Nov 29; Broccoli Nov 15 – Nov 29; Peas Nov 29 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 1 – Nov 15; Cabbage Nov 15 – Nov 29; Radish Nov 2 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| San Francisco | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Fresno | 9b | Jan 29 / Dec 6 | Pepper Nov 20 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 6 – Nov 20; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 8; Eggplant Nov 20 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 22; Garlic all month |
| Sacramento | 9b | Jan 22 / Dec 7 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 9; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 23; Garlic all month |
| Long Beach | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Oakland | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Bakersfield | 9b | Feb 12 / Dec 1 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 3; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 17; Garlic all month |
| Anaheim | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Stockton | 9b | Feb 19 / Nov 28 | Onion Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 14; Garlic all month |
| Riverside | 10a | Jan 25 / Dec 15 | Tomato Nov 30; Pepper Nov 16 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 3; Onion Nov 2 – Nov 16; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 17; Kale Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 16 – Nov 30; Cabbage Nov 30; Radish Nov 3 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Irvine | 10b | Jan 14 / Dec 13 | Tomato Nov 19 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 5 – Nov 19; Lettuce Nov 1; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 5; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 15; Kale Nov 19 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 19 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 5 – Nov 19; Cabbage Nov 19 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 29; Garlic all month |
| Santa Ana | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Chula Vista | 10b | Jan 17 / Dec 22 | Tomato Nov 22 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 8 – Nov 22; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 10; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 8; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 24; Kale Nov 22 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 22 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 8 – Nov 22; Cabbage Nov 22 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 10 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Santa Clarita | 10a | Jan 26 / Dec 20 | Pepper Nov 17 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 8; Onion Nov 3 – Nov 17; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 22; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 8; Eggplant Nov 17 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 8 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Fremont | 9b | Jan 8 / Dec 19 | Tomato Nov 13 – Nov 27; Pepper Nov 1 – Nov 13; Lettuce Nov 27 – Nov 30; Basil Nov 27 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 27 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 13 – Nov 27; Broccoli Nov 13 – Nov 27; Peas Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 1 – Nov 13; Cabbage Nov 13 – Nov 27; Radish Nov 7 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| San Bernardino | 10a | Feb 10 / Dec 11 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 13; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 27; Garlic all month |
| Modesto | 9b | Feb 10 / Nov 29 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 15; Garlic all month |
| Fontana | 10a | Jan 13 / Dec 22 | Tomato Nov 18 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 4 – Nov 18; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 10; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 4; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 24; Kale Nov 18 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 18 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 4 – Nov 18; Cabbage Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 10 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Moreno Valley | 9b | Feb 10 / Dec 11 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 13; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 27; Garlic all month |
| Oxnard | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Huntington Beach | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Glendale | 10a | Jan 14 / Jan 1 | Tomato Nov 19 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 5 – Nov 19; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 20; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 5; Spinach Nov 6 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 19 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 19 – Nov 30; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 6; Eggplant Nov 5 – Nov 19; Cabbage Nov 19 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 20 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 6; Garlic all month |
| Ontario | 10a | Jan 13 / Dec 22 | Tomato Nov 18 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 4 – Nov 18; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 10; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 4; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 24; Kale Nov 18 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 18 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 4 – Nov 18; Cabbage Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 10 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Elk Grove | 9b | Feb 17 / Nov 26 | Onion Nov 25 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 12; Garlic all month |
| Santa Rosa | 9a | Mar 7 / Nov 21 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 7; Garlic all month |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 10a | Jan 13 / Dec 22 | Tomato Nov 18 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 4 – Nov 18; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 10; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 4; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 24; Kale Nov 18 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 18 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 4 – Nov 18; Cabbage Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 10 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Garden Grove | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Oceanside | 10a | Feb 4 / Dec 1 | Pepper Nov 26 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 12 – Nov 26; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 3; Eggplant Nov 26 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 17; Garlic all month |
| Lancaster | 8b | Apr 11 / Oct 27 | Garlic Nov 1 – Nov 17 |
| Roseville | 9b | Mar 5 / Nov 17 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 3; Garlic all month |
| Palmdale | 9a | Mar 27 / Nov 12 | Garlic all month |
| Corona | 10a | Jan 29 / Dec 19 | Pepper Nov 20 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 7; Onion Nov 6 – Nov 20; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 21; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 7; Eggplant Nov 20 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 7 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Salinas | 9b | Feb 12 / Dec 2 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 4; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 18; Garlic all month |
| Hayward | 10a | Jan 12 / Dec 17 | Tomato Nov 17 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 3 – Nov 17; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 5; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 3; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 19; Kale Nov 17 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 17 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 3 – Nov 17; Cabbage Nov 17 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 5 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Sunnyvale | 9b | Jan 18 / Dec 15 | Tomato Nov 23 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 9 – Nov 23; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 3; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 9; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 17; Kale Nov 23 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 23 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 9 – Nov 23; Cabbage Nov 23 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 3 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Escondido | 10a | Jan 14 / Dec 23 | Tomato Nov 19 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 5 – Nov 19; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 11; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 5; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 25; Kale Nov 19 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 19 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 5 – Nov 19; Cabbage Nov 19 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 11 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Pomona | 10a | Jan 26 / Dec 19 | Pepper Nov 17 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 7; Onion Nov 3 – Nov 17; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 21; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 7; Eggplant Nov 17 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 7 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Visalia | 9b | Feb 2 / Dec 6 | Pepper Nov 24 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 10 – Nov 24; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 8; Eggplant Nov 24 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 22; Garlic all month |
| Victorville | 8b | Mar 31 / Nov 5 | Garlic all month |
| Fullerton | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Torrance | 10b | Jan 27 / Dec 16 | Pepper Nov 18 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 4; Onion Nov 4 – Nov 18; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 18; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 4; Eggplant Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 4 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Orange | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Pasadena | 10a | Jan 14 / Jan 1 | Tomato Nov 19 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 5 – Nov 19; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 20; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 5; Spinach Nov 6 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 19 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 19 – Nov 30; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 6; Eggplant Nov 5 – Nov 19; Cabbage Nov 19 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 20 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 6; Garlic all month |
| Santa Clara | 9b | Jan 26 / Dec 12 | Pepper Nov 17 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 3 – Nov 17; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 14; Eggplant Nov 17 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 28; Garlic all month |
| Clovis | 9b | Jan 29 / Dec 6 | Pepper Nov 20 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 6 – Nov 20; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 8; Eggplant Nov 20 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 22; Garlic all month |
| Simi Valley | 10a | Feb 12 / Dec 6 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 8; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 22; Garlic all month |
| Thousand Oaks | 10a | Feb 12 / Dec 6 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 8; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 22; Garlic all month |
| Concord | 9b | Jan 23 / Dec 6 | Tomato Nov 28 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 14 – Nov 28; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 14; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 8; Kale Nov 28 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 28 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 14 – Nov 28; Cabbage Nov 28 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 22; Garlic all month |
| Vallejo | 9b | Mar 25 / Nov 12 | Garlic all month |
| Fairfield | 9b | Jan 28 / Dec 7 | Pepper Nov 19 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 5 – Nov 19; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 9; Eggplant Nov 19 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 23; Garlic all month |
| Berkeley | 10a | Jan 12 / Dec 25 | Tomato Nov 17 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 3 – Nov 17; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 13; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 3; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 27; Kale Nov 17 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 17 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 3 – Nov 17; Cabbage Nov 17 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 13 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Antioch | 9b | Jan 22 / Dec 10 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Menifee | 9b | Feb 10 / Dec 10 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Richmond | 10a | Jan 14 / Dec 27 | Tomato Nov 19 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 5 – Nov 19; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 15; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 5; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 29; Kale Nov 19 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 19 – Nov 30; Peas Nov 1; Eggplant Nov 5 – Nov 19; Cabbage Nov 19 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 15 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1; Garlic all month |
| Carlsbad | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Murrieta | 10a | Feb 14 / Jan 3 | Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 22; Onion Nov 22 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 8 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 22; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 8; Radish Nov 22 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 8; Garlic all month |
| Temecula | 9b | Feb 14 / Jan 3 | Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 22; Onion Nov 22 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 8 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 22; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 8; Radish Nov 22 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 8; Garlic all month |
| Santa Maria | 9b | Feb 18 / Dec 5 | Onion Nov 26 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 7; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 21; Garlic all month |
| Ventura | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Downey | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Costa Mesa | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Jurupa Valley | 10a | Jan 29 / Dec 19 | Pepper Nov 20 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 7; Onion Nov 6 – Nov 20; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 21; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 7; Eggplant Nov 20 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 7 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| West Covina | 10a | Jan 13 / Dec 28 | Tomato Nov 18 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 4 – Nov 18; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 16; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 4; Spinach Nov 2 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 18 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 18 – Nov 30; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 2; Eggplant Nov 4 – Nov 18; Cabbage Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 16 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 2; Garlic all month |
| Rialto | 10a | Feb 10 / Dec 11 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 13; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 27; Garlic all month |
| El Monte | 10b | Jan 13 / Dec 28 | Tomato Nov 18 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 4 – Nov 18; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 16; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 4; Spinach Nov 2 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 18 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 18 – Nov 30; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 2; Eggplant Nov 4 – Nov 18; Cabbage Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 16 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 2; Garlic all month |
| Vacaville | 9b | Mar 3 / Nov 21 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 7; Garlic all month |
| Burbank | 10a | Jan 10 / Dec 16 | Tomato Nov 15 – Nov 29; Pepper Nov 1 – Nov 15; Lettuce Nov 29 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 1; Basil Nov 29 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 29 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 15 – Nov 29; Broccoli Nov 15 – Nov 29; Peas Nov 29 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 1 – Nov 15; Cabbage Nov 15 – Nov 29; Radish Nov 4 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| El Cajon | 10a | Jan 21 / Dec 12 | Tomato Nov 26 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 12 – Nov 26; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 12; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 14; Kale Nov 26 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 26 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 12 – Nov 26; Cabbage Nov 26 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 28; Garlic all month |
| San Mateo | 10a | Jan 3 / Dec 21 | Tomato Nov 8 – Nov 22; Pepper Nov 1 – Nov 8; Lettuce Nov 22 – Nov 30; Basil Nov 22 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 22 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 8 – Nov 22; Broccoli Nov 8 – Nov 22; Peas Nov 22 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 1 – Nov 8; Cabbage Nov 8 – Nov 22; Radish Nov 29 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Chico | 9b | Mar 15 / Nov 10 | Garlic all month |
| Inglewood | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Hesperia | 8b | Mar 12 / Nov 23 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 9; Garlic all month |
| Daly City | 10a | Jan 23 / Dec 12 | Tomato Nov 28 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 14 – Nov 28; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 14; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 14; Kale Nov 28 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 28 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 14 – Nov 28; Cabbage Nov 28 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 28; Garlic all month |
| Tracy | 9b | Mar 9 / Nov 20 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 6; Garlic all month |
| Vista | 10a | Feb 24 / Dec 24 | Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 12; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 26; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 12 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Norwalk | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| San Marcos | 10a | Jan 14 / Dec 23 | Tomato Nov 19 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 5 – Nov 19; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 11; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 5; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 25; Kale Nov 19 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 19 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 5 – Nov 19; Cabbage Nov 19 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 11 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Merced | 9a | Mar 19 / Nov 16 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 2; Garlic all month |
| Manteca | 9b | Feb 17 / Nov 24 | Onion Nov 25 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 10; Garlic all month |
| Indio | 10a | Jan 5 / Dec 17 | Tomato Nov 10 – Nov 24; Pepper Nov 1 – Nov 10; Lettuce Nov 24 – Nov 30; Basil Nov 24 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 24 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 10 – Nov 24; Broccoli Nov 10 – Nov 24; Peas Nov 24 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 1 – Nov 10; Cabbage Nov 10 – Nov 24; Radish Nov 5 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Chino | 10a | Feb 3 / Dec 10 | Pepper Nov 25 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 11 – Nov 25; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Eggplant Nov 25 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Redding | 9b | Mar 17 / Nov 16 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 2; Garlic all month |
| Hemet | 9b | Feb 14 / Dec 2 | Onion Nov 22 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 4; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 18; Garlic all month |
| Mission Viejo | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Carson | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Compton | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| South Gate | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Santa Monica | 11a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Westminster | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Folsom | 9b | Jan 22 / Dec 7 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 9; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 23; Garlic all month |
| Mountain View | 10a | Jan 18 / Dec 15 | Tomato Nov 23 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 9 – Nov 23; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 3; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 9; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 17; Kale Nov 23 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 23 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 9 – Nov 23; Cabbage Nov 23 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 3 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Santa Barbara | 10b | Jan 27 / Dec 29 | Pepper Nov 18 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 17; Onion Nov 4 – Nov 18; Spinach Nov 3 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 17; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 3; Eggplant Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 17 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 3; Garlic all month |
| Lake Forest | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Citrus Heights | 9b | Jan 22 / Dec 7 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 9; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 23; Garlic all month |
| San Leandro | 10a | Jan 22 / Dec 10 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| San Ramon | 9b | Feb 28 / Nov 25 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 11; Garlic all month |
| Whittier | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Livermore | 9b | Feb 28 / Nov 25 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 11; Garlic all month |
| Rancho Cordova | 9b | Jan 22 / Dec 7 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 9; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 23; Garlic all month |
| Hawthorne | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Perris | 9b | Feb 10 / Dec 10 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Redwood City | 10a | Jan 31 / Dec 4 | Pepper Nov 22 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 8 – Nov 22; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 6; Eggplant Nov 22 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 20; Garlic all month |
| Newport Beach | 10b | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Buena Park | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Alhambra | 10a | Jan 13 / Dec 28 | Tomato Nov 18 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 4 – Nov 18; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 16; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 4; Spinach Nov 2 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 18 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 18 – Nov 30; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 2; Eggplant Nov 4 – Nov 18; Cabbage Nov 18 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 16 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 2; Garlic all month |
| Milpitas | 10a | Jan 26 / Dec 12 | Pepper Nov 17 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 3 – Nov 17; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 14; Eggplant Nov 17 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 28; Garlic all month |
| Upland | 10a | Jan 26 / Dec 19 | Pepper Nov 17 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 7; Onion Nov 3 – Nov 17; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 21; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 7; Eggplant Nov 17 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 7 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Tustin | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Alameda | 10a | Jan 22 / Dec 10 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Lakewood | 10a | frost rare | Lettuce all month; Carrot all month; Onion all month; Spinach all month; Kale all month; Broccoli all month; Peas all month; Cabbage all month; Radish all month; Strawberry all month; Beets all month; Garlic all month |
| Chino Hills | 10a | Feb 3 / Dec 10 | Pepper Nov 25 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 11 – Nov 25; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Eggplant Nov 25 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Pittsburg | 9b | Jan 22 / Dec 10 | Tomato Nov 27 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 13 – Nov 27; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 13; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Kale Nov 27 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 27 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 13 – Nov 27; Cabbage Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Napa | 9b | Feb 27 / Nov 28 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 14; Garlic all month |
November frost risk in California
Across the 115 California cities: 31 of the 115 cities rarely see 32°F at all (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach, Oakland…); 65 have a first fall frost (30% risk) after November 30, so November plantings start in frost-free weather; 18 reach the first frost during November, from Nov 5 in Victorville to Nov 29 in Modesto; cover young plants on cold nights; 1 already pass the first frost before November.
See the full California frost dates and planting zones page, or November planting for other states and zones.
November in California
What can I plant in November in California?
It depends on the city. Across 115 California cities, the crops with a November window are garlic (115), radish (110), spinach (97), onion (96), kale (75), broccoli (65). The number is how many cities it applies to.
Where in California can you plant the most in November?
San Jose (9b) has the most, with 13 crops: tomato, pepper, lettuce, onion, basil, spinach, kale, broccoli, peas, eggplant, cabbage, radish, garlic.
Which California cities have few November options?
5 cities have at most one crop (usually garlic): Lancaster, Palmdale, Victorville, Vallejo, Chico.
When is the first frost in California?
Among California cities with NOAA frost dates, the first fall frost (30% risk) ranges from Oct 27 in Lancaster to Jan 3 in Temecula, median Dec 10. In 31 more cities frost is rare.