What Seeds to Sow in November

Monthly Sowing Guide
What to Sow in November Across Europe

November sowing depends greatly on your climate. In Mediterranean gardens, the cooler weather provides excellent opportunities to sow hardy flowers for spring, winter salads, peas, vegetables and herbs. Across temperate Europe, the focus shifts towards protected sowing, overwintering plants and cold-tolerant crops. In northern Europe, November is mainly a time for carefully selected seeds grown under cover, cold-stratification projects and planning ahead for spring. Explore the guides below to discover what you can sow this month in your climate.

Seeds to sow in November in Mediterranean Europe

Mediterranean & Hot Summer Climates

November is an excellent month for sowing in mild Mediterranean gardens. Plant calendula, poppies, cornflowers, nigella and sweet peas for spring flowering. In the vegetable garden, sow spinach, rocket, lettuce, mesclun, radishes, peas and cool-season herbs for autumn and winter harvests.

Mediterranean November Guide 
Seeds to sow in November in Temperate Europe

Temperate Europe

November is a quieter sowing month, but there are still opportunities to grow. Start sweet peas and selected hardy flowers under protection for earlier blooms next year. Sow spinach, rocket, mesclun and other winter salad leaves in greenhouses, cold frames or sheltered containers. Outdoor sowing is best reserved for mild, well-drained gardens.

Temperate Europe November Guide 
Seeds to sow in November in Northern Europe

Northern & Cool Summer Climates

With colder temperatures and very short days, outdoor sowing is now extremely limited. Focus on sweet peas and selected hardy flowers in protected conditions, winter salads in suitable greenhouses and perennial seeds that benefit from a winter cold period. Prepare now for a productive spring growing season.

Northern Europe November Guide 

November Gardening Tips

Sow hardy flowers for spring In Mediterranean and milder European gardens, November can be suitable for calendula, cornflowers, nigella and poppies. In colder regions, use protected sowing methods or wait until spring.
Take advantage of Mediterranean winters Mild autumn and winter weather creates favourable conditions for peas, leafy vegetables, winter salads and many hardy flowers. November sowing can lead to earlier spring blooms and extended vegetable harvests.
Grow winter salads under protection Spinach, rocket, mesclun and lettuce can be grown in cold frames, greenhouses and sheltered containers. Growth becomes much slower as daylight decreases, especially in northern regions.
Protect seedlings from winter weather Ensure good drainage and protect young plants from heavy rain, prolonged frost and waterlogged soil. Cold frames, horticultural fleece and unheated greenhouses can help extend the growing season.

Shop Seeds for November Gardening

Make the most of November! Discover hardy flowers for spring, cool-season vegetables, winter salads and seeds suited to protected growing. Choose the right varieties for your climate and get a head start on next season.

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