What can you plant in November in Arizona? Quite a lot. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension's Vegetable Planting Calendar for Maricopa County lists more than 20 vegetables with a November planting window, including lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, peas, kale, radishes and onions. In the low desert, fall is the start of the main growing season, not the end.
What shouldn't you plant now? Warm-season crops. Tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, melons and basil have no November window on the UA calendar. For an 85250 yard, that means November is the month to fill raised beds with leafy greens and root crops that like cool nights and mild afternoons.
Data note: Planting windows and harvest times come from UA Cooperative Extension's Vegetable Planting Calendar for Maricopa County (AZ1005). General gardening information; results vary by variety, sun exposure and microclimate.
The November Planting List
The UA calendar marks each crop by method: S = seeds, T = transplants.
Seeds or Transplants Both Work
- Broccoli: transplants about 90-100 days to harvest; seeds 120-130
- Cabbage: transplants 80-90 days; seeds 120-130
- Cauliflower: transplants 90-100 days; seeds 120-130
- Chinese cabbage: transplants about 45 days; seeds 70-80
- Brussels sprouts: transplants 100-120 days; seeds 130-150 (November is the last window on the calendar)
- Head and leaf lettuce: 50-100 and 30-90 days
- Chard: 60-90 days
- Celery: 120-150 days
- Kohlrabi: 45-60 days
Direct-Seed These
- Leafy greens: spinach (30-90 days), kale (60-90), collards (about 80), mustard (35-45), bok choy (about 45), endive (80-120)
- Roots: carrots (60-100 days), beets (60-80), radishes (30-60), turnips (75-120), rutabagas (100-120), parsnips (100-120)
- Peas: a November planting takes 120-150 days, per the calendar
- Onions: green onions from seed; bulb onions from seed in November, then from sets in December
Longer-Term Plantings
- Globe artichokes: seeded November through early December, 4-6 months to harvest
- Asparagus: transplanted November through December, with harvest in 2-3 years
What to Skip Until Spring
These have no November planting dates on the Maricopa County calendar:
- Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant
- Summer and winter squash, pumpkins, cucumbers and melons
- Sweet corn, beans and basil
Garlic is a near miss. The calendar shows cloves planted on its Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 dates only, so if you didn't get garlic in this month, mark next October.
Setting Up a Winter Bed in 85250
A few practical notes for central Scottsdale lots:
- Pick the sunniest spot. Winter sun sits lower, and a bed that's sunny in June can be shaded by a wall or tree in December.
- Stagger plantings. Many crops show two November dates (Nov. 1 and Nov. 15) and often December dates too. Sowing lettuce, radishes or spinach every couple of weeks spreads out the harvest.
- Have frost covers ready. Cool-season crops tolerate chilly nights, but tender seedlings and nearby citrus still benefit from a plan. Our frost protection guide for 85250 covers what to cover and how.
- Check your irrigation timer. A raised bed on drip needs its own schedule. Winter watering needs are lower than summer's, so revisit run times as the weather cools.
Why a Garden Matters When You Sell
Buyers touring a Chaparral Park-area home in winter see the backyard at its best. A tidy raised bed of greens reads as a well-kept, usable yard. If you're listing this season:
- Keep beds edged and weeded. Neat beats ambitious.
- Label irrigation zones so a buyer's inspector can see what's on drip.
- Disclose what conveys. Planter boxes and drip systems are often attached; decide early what stays. Our guide to what conveys with an 85250 home walks through it.
“Some of my favorite 85250 backyards have a simple winter bed by the patio: lettuce, chard, a row of carrots. It tells you how people actually live in a home. When I'm preparing a listing in November, a neat garden photographs beautifully, and buyers notice the outdoor space is cared for.”
— Elizabeth Vijan, Tackett Team, eXp Realty
FAQ: November Planting in Arizona
What vegetables can I plant in November in Arizona?
UA Extension lists beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach, onions and more for Maricopa County.
Can I plant tomatoes in November in Phoenix?
No November window on the UA calendar. Tomatoes are a warm-season crop.
Is it too late to plant garlic in Arizona in November?
The calendar shows garlic in October only. Plan for next fall.
What vegetables grow fastest in an Arizona winter garden?
Mustard (35-45 days), bok choy (about 45), radishes (30-60) and spinach (30-90).
Thinking About an 85250 Home With Room to Grow?
I'll help you find a Chaparral Park-area yard with the sun, space and setup you want, or get your own backyard ready to show this winter.
Elizabeth Vijan | Tackett Team, eXp Realty
Chaparral Park Resident & 85250 Real Estate Expert
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Sources: UA Cooperative Extension: Vegetable Planting Calendar for Maricopa County (AZ1005)
Disclaimer: General gardening information. Planting dates and harvest times vary by variety, weather and site; check seed packets and UA Extension guidance. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.
