November · Late autumn

What to sow in November in Madrid

11 crops are in their window this month in Madrid — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 22 Mar
First frost≈ 2 Dec
Frost-free days31 days
November averages7°–14°C

Vegetables

10 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 12 Nov
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Closes 11 Nov
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Closes 18 Nov
Mâche (Corn Salad)
Direct sow · extremely cold-hardy — the classic fall salad green
Closes 4 Nov
Mizuna
Direct sow · cut outer leaves young for a mild, peppery bite
Closes 7 Nov

Herbs

1 in season
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 2 Nov

Fruit · nothing to sow this month