Flowers aren’t just for spring. See what to add to your garden this month with our November Planting Tips.
Pansy
Plant now → Bloom in spring
- Plant in an area that gets morning sun and afternoon shade.
- Space 7 to 12 inches apart.
- Pansies attract butterflies.
- Remove faded or dead flowers to encourage new blooms and to prolong the blooming season.
Forget-Me-Not
Plant now → Bloom in spring
- Plant in partial or light shade that gets 3-6 hours of sunlight per day.
- Soil needs a pH level of 5.5 – 7.5
- Plant in moist soil.
- Sow seeds 6 – 12 inches apart.
Broccoli
Plant now → Harvest in winter
- Plant in full sun.
- For the best flavor pick before the yellow buds open.
- When planting in a raised bed, place 15″-18″ apart.
- Make sure you plant transplants slightly deeper in the ground than they were in the pot.
California Bluebell
Plant now → Bloom in early spring
- Sow in sandy soil with full
- sun exposure.
- Plant 6-8 inches apart.
- Sow 1/16 inch deep.
- If seeds disperse after blooming, they will germinate the following year in November.
Spinach
Plant now → Harvest in winter
- Plant in full sun or light shade.
- A great source of vitamins A, B, and C.
- Add aged manure to soil a week before planting.
- Plant 1/2 inch deep and 2 inches apart.
Sweet Pea
Plant now → Bloom in late winter or early spring
- Plant in full sun.
- Roots like deep, cold, moist soil.
- Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting.
- Dig a trench 4 inches deep and make holes with a pencil to drop the seeds into it, press down on the soil to shut out light.
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