Plantings to do in the vegetable garden in November
In November, some crops are still possible in the vegetable garden, especially if you have sufficiently drained moist soil. But be careful, time is running out!
Vegetables
Here are some crops you can bet on in November:
- Why not get started in growing cauliflowers or headed cabbages of spring ? Indeed, in addition to being quite easy to grow, you will have the pleasure of being able to consume them from the end of spring.
- You can also bet on lamb’s lettuce and lettuce of winter for your winter salads. On the other hand, be careful not to let the month slip away if you want them to succeed: it is necessary to transplant them before November 15.
- Onions, garlics and shallots can be cultivated at this time provided they benefit from light, well-drained soil. If this is not your case, you can focus on growing on mounds.
- Beans and peas can be sown, since they need a cold period to germinate.
Aromatic herbs
As for aromatic herbs, you can plant hyssop, spring onion or tarragon. You can also plant perennial aromatic plants, such as mint and lemon balm.
Fruit trees
If you want to be able to peck fruit when you garden or enjoy your outdoors on sunny days, don’t hesitate to create an orchard space in your garden or vegetable patch. If you have children, they will enjoy fresh fruits and berries.
Here are some ideas for trees and shrubs to plant during this month, when, as the saying goes, all wood takes root:
- You can therefore opt for growing fruit bushes which can be planted in November, such as raspberries, mulberries, gooseberries or blackcurrants.
- There is still time to plant strawberries.
- You can also plant pome fruit trees, such as an apple tree, pear tree, etc., or stone fruit trees, such as a cherry tree, plum tree, etc.
- Don’t hesitate, either, to plant vines.
Plantings to do in the garden in November
To maintain the beauty of your ornamental garden throughout the year, you can still carry out different plantings during the month of November.
Flowers
In November, it is not yet too late to plant certain flowers, which will brighten up a little the gray days of November, and certain bulbs, which you will have the pleasure of seeing bloom when the sunny days return. Here we offer you some ideas:
- Plant some chrysanthemums. They will bring a whole palette of colors to your flower beds, which look dull this season. You can also grow them in pots on a terrace or balcony.
- If you haven’t done so yet, it’s time to plant some bulbs. You can, among other things, opt for tulips late-flowering tulips which will take over with other, earlier tulips.
- November also lends itself well to planting thoughts, of violets, of primroses or bergenias. These plants will bring pops of color to your garden during winter or spring, depending on the variety.
- If the soil in your garden is rather acidic or neutral, but well drained, you can also plant heathers in a shaded or semi-shaded location.
The rosebushes
If you want to add rose bushes in your garden, November is favorable for their planting. You can then let your desires speak, because rose bushes come in different shapes, such as climbing, bushy, etc., different colors and bear flowers of different shapes depending on the variety.
Ornamental trees and shrubs
As we have mentioned, November is favorable for planting trees and shrubs. bare roots. These plants have the advantage of being less expensive than those sold in containers, which can be planted throughout the year. But be careful, planting bare root trees requires a certain rigor in the way you proceed to ensure recovery:
- Once the tree has been purchased, it is recommended to plant it within 48 hours.
- Before planting it, it is preferable to first coat its roots with a praline.