What to plant in November in zone 9b
We checked November against our planting rules at each of the 63 zone 9b cities on this site, using every city's own NOAA frost dates. 14 of our 21 crops have a November window in at least one of them; the most widespread are garlic (63 of 63), radish (61 of 63), onion (49 of 63).
Cities checked63in 6 states
Crops with a November window14of 21
Winter lows25 to 30°Fzone 9b
Crops you can plant in November in zone 9b
| Crop | Cities with a November window | How | Median November dates | Days to maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | 63 of 63 | plant cloves | all month | 240–270 days |
| Radish | 61 of 63 | sow or plant for a fall/winter crop | Nov 1 – Nov 22 | 25–35 days |
| Onion | 49 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 18 – Nov 30 | 90–120 days |
| Spinach | 48 of 63 | sow or plant for a fall/winter crop | Nov 1 – Nov 9 | 40–50 days |
| Eggplant | 24 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 14 – Nov 28 | 65–85 days |
| Pepper | 24 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 14 – Nov 28 | 60–90 days |
| Kale | 19 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 23 – Nov 30 | 55–75 days |
| Broccoli | 13 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 27 – Nov 30 | 60–90 days |
| Cabbage | 13 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 27 – Nov 30 | 60–100 days |
| Tomato | 13 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 27 – Nov 30 | 60–85 days |
| Lettuce | 12 of 63 | sow or plant for a fall/winter crop | Nov 1 – Nov 17 | 45–60 days |
| Peas | 7 of 63 | sow or plant for a fall/winter crop | Nov 1 – Nov 7 | 55–70 days |
| Beets | 5 of 63 | sow or plant for a fall/winter crop | Nov 1 – Nov 6 | 50–70 days |
| Basil | 2 of 63 | start indoors | Nov 28 – Nov 30 | 60–90 days |
"Median November dates" is the middle of the per-city windows. Days to maturity are typical ranges for the crop, not a forecast.
November planting dates by city
| City | Last frost | First frost | November window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | Feb 18 | Dec 8 | Onion Nov 26 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 10; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 24; Garlic all month |
| Phoenix, AZ | Jan 23 | Dec 15 | Tomato Nov 28 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 14 – Nov 28; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 3; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 14; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 17; Kale Nov 28 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 28 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 14 – Nov 28; Cabbage Nov 28 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 3 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Jacksonville, FL | Feb 15 | Dec 24 | Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 12; Onion Nov 23 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 26; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 12 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| San Jose, CA | 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 |
| Fresno, CA | 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, CA | 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 |
| Mesa, AZ | Feb 12 | Dec 2 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 4; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 18; Garlic all month |
| Bakersfield, CA | Feb 12 | Dec 1 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 3; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 17; Garlic all month |
| New Orleans, LA | Feb 1 | Dec 29 | Pepper Nov 23 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 17; Onion Nov 9 – Nov 23; Spinach Nov 3 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 17; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 3; Eggplant Nov 23 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 17 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 3; Garlic all month |
| Henderson, NV | Feb 14 | Nov 28 | Onion Nov 22 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 14; Garlic all month |
| Stockton, CA | Feb 19 | Nov 28 | Onion Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 14; Garlic all month |
| North Las Vegas, NV | Feb 11 | Dec 1 | Onion Nov 19 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 3; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 17; Garlic all month |
| Gilbert, AZ | Feb 12 | Dec 3 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 5; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 19; Garlic all month |
| Chandler, AZ | Feb 24 | Nov 29 | Spinach Nov 1; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 15; Garlic all month |
| Laredo, TX | Feb 5 | Dec 6 | Pepper Nov 27 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 13 – Nov 27; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 8; Eggplant Nov 27 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 22; Garlic all month |
| Glendale, AZ | Feb 2 | Dec 8 | Pepper Nov 24 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 10 – Nov 24; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 10; Eggplant Nov 24 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 24; Garlic all month |
| Fremont, CA | 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 |
| Modesto, CA | Feb 10 | Nov 29 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 15; Garlic all month |
| Moreno Valley, CA | Feb 10 | Dec 11 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 13; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 27; Garlic all month |
| Peoria, AZ | Feb 16 | Dec 2 | Onion Nov 24 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 4; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 18; Garlic all month |
| Tempe, AZ | Feb 24 | Nov 29 | Spinach Nov 1; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 15; Garlic all month |
| Elk Grove, CA | Feb 17 | Nov 26 | Onion Nov 25 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 12; Garlic all month |
| Surprise, AZ | Feb 16 | Dec 2 | Onion Nov 24 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 4; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 18; Garlic all month |
| Roseville, CA | Mar 5 | Nov 17 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 3; Garlic all month |
| Salinas, CA | Feb 12 | Dec 2 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 4; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 18; Garlic all month |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 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 |
| Pasadena, TX | Feb 10 | Dec 10 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Visalia, CA | 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 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 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 |
| Pearland, TX | Feb 15 | Dec 10 | Onion Nov 23 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Clovis, CA | 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 |
| Concord, CA | 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, CA | Mar 25 | Nov 12 | Garlic all month |
| Fairfield, CA | 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 |
| League City, TX | Feb 15 | Dec 3 | Onion Nov 23 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 5; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 19; Garlic all month |
| Antioch, CA | 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 |
| Goodyear, AZ | Jan 29 | Dec 12 | Pepper Nov 20 – Nov 30; Onion Nov 6 – Nov 20; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 14; Eggplant Nov 20 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 28; Garlic all month |
| Menifee, CA | Feb 10 | Dec 10 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Buckeye, AZ | Jan 18 | Dec 16 | Tomato Nov 23 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 9 – Nov 23; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 4; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 9; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 18; Kale Nov 23 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 23 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 9 – Nov 23; Cabbage Nov 23 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 4 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Temecula, CA | 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, CA | Feb 18 | Dec 5 | Onion Nov 26 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 7; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 21; Garlic all month |
| Sugar Land, TX | Feb 20 | Dec 3 | Onion Nov 28 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 5; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 19; Garlic all month |
| Palm Coast, FL | Feb 2 | Jan 1 | Pepper Nov 24 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 20; Onion Nov 10 – Nov 24; Spinach Nov 6 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 20; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 6; Eggplant Nov 24 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 20 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 6; Garlic all month |
| Vacaville, CA | Mar 3 | Nov 21 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 7; Garlic all month |
| Chico, CA | Mar 15 | Nov 10 | Garlic all month |
| Deltona, FL | Feb 6 | Jan 2 | Pepper Nov 28 – Nov 30; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 21; Onion Nov 14 – Nov 28; Spinach Nov 7 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 21; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 7; Eggplant Nov 28 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 21 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 7; Garlic all month |
| Tracy, CA | Mar 9 | Nov 20 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 6; Garlic all month |
| Avondale, AZ | Jan 18 | Dec 16 | Tomato Nov 23 – Nov 30; Pepper Nov 9 – Nov 23; Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 4; Onion Nov 1 – Nov 9; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 18; Kale Nov 23 – Nov 30; Broccoli Nov 23 – Nov 30; Eggplant Nov 9 – Nov 23; Cabbage Nov 23 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 4 – Nov 30; Garlic all month |
| Manteca, CA | Feb 17 | Nov 24 | Onion Nov 25 – Nov 30; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 10; Garlic all month |
| Redding, CA | Mar 17 | Nov 16 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 2; Garlic all month |
| Hemet, CA | Feb 14 | Dec 2 | Onion Nov 22 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 4; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 18; Garlic all month |
| Folsom, CA | 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 |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 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 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | Feb 9 | Dec 29 | Lettuce Nov 1 – Nov 17; Onion Nov 17 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 3 – Nov 30; Kale Nov 1 – Nov 17; Peas Nov 1 – Nov 3; Radish Nov 17 – Nov 30; Beets Nov 1 – Nov 3; Garlic all month |
| Baytown, TX | Mar 2 | Nov 25 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 11; Garlic all month |
| San Ramon, CA | Feb 28 | Nov 25 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 11; Garlic all month |
| Livermore, CA | Feb 28 | Nov 25 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 11; Garlic all month |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 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 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | Feb 12 | Dec 3 | Onion Nov 20 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 5; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 19; Garlic all month |
| Perris, CA | Feb 10 | Dec 10 | Onion Nov 18 – Nov 30; Spinach Nov 1 – Nov 12; Radish Nov 1 – Nov 26; Garlic all month |
| Missouri City, TX | Mar 1 | Nov 27 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 13; Garlic all month |
| Pittsburg, CA | 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, CA | Feb 27 | Nov 28 | Radish Nov 1 – Nov 14; Garlic all month |
Frost in November in zone 9b
Across the 63 zone 9b cities: 45 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 10 in Chico to Nov 29 in Tempe; cover young plants on cold nights.
Full-year dates for every crop are on the zone 9b planting calendar. State pages: Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, Texas. Other zones: what to plant in November by zone and state.
November in zone 9b
What can I plant in November in zone 9b?
At the 63 zone 9b cities we checked, November works for garlic (63 cities), radish (61 cities), onion (49 cities), spinach (48 cities), eggplant (24 cities), pepper (24 cities). Check your city for exact dates.
Is it too late to plant garlic in zone 9b in November?
No. Garlic has a November window in 63 of the 63 zone 9b cities, typically all month.
Which zone 9b city has the most November options?
San Jose, CA, with 13 crops: tomato, pepper, lettuce, onion, basil, spinach, kale, broccoli, peas, eggplant, cabbage, radish, garlic.
When is the first frost in zone 9b?
Among zone 9b cities with NOAA frost dates, the first fall frost (30% risk) ranges from Nov 10 in Chico to Jan 3 in Temecula, median Dec 6.