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What to Plant in November — USDA Zone 9b

Here's everything you can start, transplant, sow, and harvest in November in USDA Zone 9b. This zone has an average last spring frost around January 25 and first fall frost around December 20, with a growing season of approximately 329 days.

There are 4 planting activities for November in Zone 9b.

Zone 9b Year-round
329 days
Last Spring Frost January 25
329 growing days
First Fall Frost December 20

Where Is Zone 9b?

Harvest in November

Plant Type Date Range Days to Maturity
Ginger Vegetable 240–300 days
Strawberries Fruit 90–365 days
Turmeric Vegetable 240–300 days
Yam Vegetable 180–330 days

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Planting dates are estimates based on average frost dates — local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.