November Planting Guide for Zones 9 & 10 & Explaining The Fall Effect

Fall gardening can be pretty unique here in zones 9 and 10, so we're going to talk about WHAT to plant but also WHY.
Cool season gardening generally breaks down to GREENS and ROOTS. This is going to include brassicas, lettuces, alliums, beets, carrots, potatoes, etc.
When we get into the spring and summer, that's when we get FRUITS. This time of year, there isn't enough sunlight for plants to put all of the energy into tomatoes, squash, peppers, etc. Plus, it's just too cool this time of year even if we don't get a frost.
Flowers can be a little trickier to know, but we've done all of the research for you.
If you think about having something like broccoli in December or January, that makes sense... to EAT it then. That means you need to PLANT several weeks BEFORE then.
The limited sunlight means plants are slow to grow AND they'll also stay in their vegetative state instead of flowering. That's when you want to eat these.
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[@tammyohlsson7966]

Hallelujah for a gardner that understands our crazy planting schedule! 9b SE Texas Thank you!
In ground garlic, onions (on Monday) carrots, kale, lettuce, spinach, beets, dill, fennel, nasturtiums, parsley, cilantro, oregano , mustard.
Overwinter in green house lots of stuff.
Blessings!

[@TheBestPaJam]

Growing broccoli and a purple sprouting one, cauliflower, Napa cabbage, Rapini, red giant mustard greens, radishes and daikons, bunching onions and leeks, carrots, different lettuces, kales, spinach and chards. I’ve slowly since mid September been filling in every 2-3 weeks. I’m just trying things out and seeing what works. So much to learn. Last year my fall garden was a total flop. This year I carefully planned a layout, selected seeds of things I like and some new to try, made better hoop covers, for bugs.. then suddenly temperatures shot up for a couple weeks so they needed shade cover, and now frost cover. I’m in Sonoma County 9a-10a, that’s what Google says at least. I have to say everything looks amazing and all the leaf stuff has been delish! Thank you thank you! For filling my brain with just what I need!

[@TheSassysusie]

Amazing info on the seed packets. The calendar is my gardening bible 😅

[@kendallsproat]

I’m I Napa Valley. Growing peas ,mixed lettuce, beets, carrots, turnips, kale, chard, garlic,onions and potatoes (and leeks)❤

[@kimberleypalacios1969]

I love your t-shirt!! 8b here, but planting some cauliflower 😋

[@rebekahhendrix6768]

Great video! Thank you😊

[@ebytwinbabel]

Peas, lettuce, radish, Japanese turnip, kale, beets! ❤

[@Edgeofthecontinent]

Haha, had to laugh because I thought your watermelon was a slice of pizza 🍕. Love the channel!

[@rebekahhendrix6768]

I did also🌝

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Pizza would totally be a warm season crop!

[@williamjohnson6152]

1st time coming across your videos and loved this one. Very good info.

[@Patricia_562]

I love the calendar it’s very helpful. Looking forward to purchasing it again 😊

[@hillbillyshadetreefarm5732]

I have cabbage, brocoli, cauliflower, garlic and potatoes going in my beds. Onions going in later today!

[@rachellemazar7374]

Great shirt and video. I am in zone 9b up here by the San Francisco Bay Area. I just pulled out my summer garden and I’m getting ready to plant my fall seeds. I have the roots and leaves you recommend. I wonder if snap peas will grow now.

[@elainejohnson6488]

Low desert 9b. Had to replant most of our fall/winter garden. The temps started to cool down, but it got really hot again. The second planting is off and running. Peas, lettuce, radish, carrots and broccoli. Thanks!

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Never give up in the garden!

[@stale7724]

On fruits… my loquats are flowering now. They fruit in feb in san diego which is crazy

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Good clarification, the rule applies to annuals only 👍🏼

[@virginiatibbetts1551]

My eggplant (3rd year in the ground) has 4 fruits on it. I also overwintered peppers and Ukrainian tomatoes with a lot of luck. I’m here in the OC.

[@alanaalkaline]

need that shirt lol

[@MIchelle-cairn_mom]

planting perennials/native flowers in fall! I don’t have to water (hardly at all) until spring 😅

[@johnmunjak1714]

Can we still plant strawberry runners in Zone 9a in November? Do they usually have enough time to root?

[@savana4669]

I am in San Diego County but at 4000 feet elevation up in the mountains. So we get colder than in town. Can I still follow all your videos, what changes should I make?

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

This is a great channel for you, just watch out for frost and cover any plants you have outside those nights.

[@justinarnold7725]

🍅

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

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[@jenmv3483]

I purchased a Napa cabbage and kept the bottom stem. I've been keeping it in water and it's sprouting. My question is can I plant it outside in raised bed? Zone 10b 😎

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Yes you can, but they 2nd head won't be as big.

[@natelee6985]

Sick shirt pot head 🤘🏾

[@bebec1218]

lol I thought it was tomato, pizza & eggplant

[@Zizzyyzz]

I actually like the taste of kale. 🫤 But, the bacon and garlic I cook it in probably helps. 😆 🥓🧄🥬