With colder weather settling in, gardening experts are urging green thumbs not to let their tools gather dust just yet.
According to Ideal Home, November is a prime month for planting a variety of fruits and vegetables that will yield early spring harvests, and even some winter pickings.
Planting now could be one of the most productive and rewarding ways to end the gardening year.
Believe it or not, there’s still a wide range of crops that gardeners can plant this month to maximise next season’s yield.
“If you go for the best fruit and vegetables to plant in November, you’ll enjoy early spring harvests and even winter pickings,” the website reported.
This month, popular planting choices include hardy fruit bushes, fruit trees, and a selection of cold-tolerant vegetables.
November is ideal for planting fruit bushes like blueberries, gooseberries, and currants, which can take root well before the ground freezes.
Once established, these bushes are hardy enough to survive the winter months and will reward gardeners with a rich harvest by early spring.
Gardeners are also encouraged to try their hand at planting bare-root fruit trees, such as apples and pears.
These bare-root trees are dormant during the winter months, making November the perfect time to establish roots without stressing the plants.
Bare-root planting may seem daunting to beginners, but Ideal Home assures that the process is relatively straightforward with a bit of guidance, and it’s a wonderful way to enhance one’s garden for future years.
“It’s a great time to finally learn how to plant bare-root trees,” they added.
Vegetables such as broad beans, peas, and winter lettuce can also thrive when planted in November, particularly when gardeners opt for winter-ready varieties.
Broad beans are robust, capable of weathering chilly conditions, and if planted now, they can produce early harvests come spring.
For gardeners seeking a quick yield, pea varieties like “Meteor” are a fantastic choice.
These seeds, available from suppliers such as Thompson & Morgan, are specifically bred for autumn sowing and will deliver a rewarding crop at the start of the new year.
For winter salads, winter lettuce varieties offer a fresh addition to the garden.
Cold-hardy greens are relatively low-maintenance, growing well in low temperatures with protection from frost.
Gardeners are encouraged to check the seed packets for specific growing instructions to ensure optimal results.
