What to plant in November in zone 9b

8 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in November in USDA hardiness zone 9b. Typical last spring frost around Feb 2, 2026, first fall frost around Dec 2, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.

Zone 9b covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for November dates from your nearest weather station and a month-by-month calendar:

Start indoors

Sow these under lights or on a windowsill now for transplants later.

Artichoke
Bunching Onion
Celeriac
Celery
Chinese Celery
Leek
Onion
Shallot

Keep going

Full zone 9b planting calendar →
What to plant in November (all zones) →
Succession planting for a continuous harvest →

Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 94271) in zone 9b, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.