November · Late autumn

What to sow in November in Milan

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

Last frost≈ 16 Mar
First frost≈ 1 Dec
Frost-free days30 days
November averages6°–12°C

Vegetables

10 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 11 Nov
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Closes 10 Nov
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Closes 17 Nov
Mâche (Corn Salad)
Direct sow · extremely cold-hardy — the classic fall salad green
Closes 3 Nov
Mizuna
Direct sow · cut outer leaves young for a mild, peppery bite
Closes 6 Nov

Herbs

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

Fruit · nothing to sow this month