November · Late autumn
What to sow in November in Paris
15 crops are in their window this month in Paris — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 31 Mar
First frost≈ 30 Nov
Frost-free days29 days
November averages6°–12°C
Vegetables
11 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Mâche (Corn Salad)
Direct sow · extremely cold-hardy — the classic fall salad green
Mizuna
Direct sow · cut outer leaves young for a mild, peppery bite
Herbs · nothing to sow this month
Fruit
4 in season
Blackberries
Plant canes · thornless varieties are easiest for small gardens
Currants
Plant canes · prune out canes older than three years each winter
Gooseberries
Plant canes · mind the thorns; pick slightly underripe for pies
Raspberries
Plant canes · ever-bearing types fruit the first autumn