What to Plant in November in Washington DC

Your November planting guide for Washington DC (USDA Zones 7–8, typically Zone 7). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 7–8 — 210–240 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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Washington DC · Zones 7–8

Zone 7 November guide

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Zone 7 — November in Washington DC★ Most of DC

471 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 471

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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All Seasons White Daikon

Root Vegetables · 60-70d

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Allium schoenoprasum 'Purly'

Herbs · 60-75d

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Alpine

Root Vegetables · 55d

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+ 463 more Zone 7 varieties for November →

Zone 8 — November in Washington DC

552 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 552

Full Zone 8 guide →