What to Plant in Phoenix in November
November is when the Phoenix fall garden delivers. While the rest of the country is putting gardens to bed and dealing with frost, Phoenix gardeners are harvesting crisp lettuce, tender kale, and sweet radishes. The hard work of October planting pays off here. November is primarily about harvesting — but there are a few important things to plant too.
What's Harvesting in November in Phoenix
If you planted in early October, here's what's ready or nearly ready:
- Arugula — First harvests at 3 weeks from planting (Oct 1 planting = harvest ~Oct 22+). Cut-and-come-again.
- Lettuce — Ready at 4–5 weeks from direct sow. Begin cut-and-come-again harvesting in November.
- Kale — Outer leaves ready at 5–6 weeks. Harvest the large outer leaves first.
- Radishes — Ready in just 3–4 weeks from direct sow. October 1 planting = harvest by late October/early November.
- Spinach — Baby leaves in 4–5 weeks, full leaves in 6–8 weeks.
- Broccoli — Still sizing up. October transplants take 90–100 days, so expect heads from mid-January into February. Harvest when tight and deep green.
What to Plant in Phoenix in November
Garlic (October Only)
Garlic goes in during October — that's the window on the UA Cooperative Extension Maricopa County calendar, too. If yours is in, it's quietly rooting now; water about once a week as needed and mostly forget about it through winter. It won't be ready to harvest until May–June. If you missed October, mark your calendar for next fall: cloves pointy-end up, about 2 inches deep, 4–6 inches apart.
Onions: Seed Now, Sets in December
Direct sow onion seed through November 15. Onion transplants from a local nursery and onion sets go in the ground December 1 through February 1. They overwinter as growing plants and are harvested in late spring.
Perennials and Big Projects: Asparagus Crowns and Artichoke Seed
November opens two less common windows on the UA Extension Maricopa County calendar. Asparagus crowns can go in from November 1 through February 1 (see growing asparagus in Phoenix), and artichoke seed can be sown November 1 through December 1 for transplanting from mid-January (see growing artichokes in Phoenix).
Second Lettuce Succession
If you have empty bed space, sow another round of lettuce seeds. November-sown lettuce produces in December and extends your harvest season. The more succession plantings you do, the longer you have fresh greens without gaps.
Get Ready to Start Tomato Seeds (Late December)
If you're growing tomatoes from seed, line up your seed, cells, and heat mat now (the seed-starting gear is all on one page). Seeds go in indoors from late December to mid-January, which gives you 6–8 weeks of indoor growing time before the February 15–March 15 transplant window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I plant in Phoenix in November?
Onion seed (through November 15) and a second succession of lettuce and salad greens. Garlic belongs in October, onion sets wait until December 1, and tomato seeds start indoors in late December. November is primarily a harvest month — your October garden is delivering now.
What is harvesting in Phoenix in November?
Lettuce, arugula, kale, spinach, chard, and radishes from October plantings. Broccoli and cauliflower are still sizing up. Cut-and-come-again harvesting of leafy greens is at its best in November's cool temperatures.
When do I plant garlic in Phoenix?
October. Plant individual cloves pointy-end up, about 2 inches deep, 4–6 inches apart. Garlic needs a long cool growing period and won't be ready to harvest until May–June.
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