In November it is possible to prepare the soil for future sowing, take care to protect the plants from frost and carry out sowing in seedbeds in the most rigid climate areas, while in the milder regions it is still possible to sow in the open ground, without forgetting to consult the lunar calendar.
Il month of November will be able to guarantee a still quite varied harvest both to those who have a real vegetable garden at their disposal, and to those who dedicate themselves to cultivation of a vegetable garden on the balcony.
In November it is possible prepare the ground for future sowing, take precautions for protect plants from frost and sowing in seedbeds in areas with a more rigid climate, while in milder regions it is still possible sow in the open ground, without forgetting to consult the lunar calendar.
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What to sow in November
In November it is possible to dedicate oneself in particular to the sowing of vegetables which can be harvested with the arrival of spring, like the spring pea. Chickpeas, broad beans and lentils can be harvested from May to July.
You can make your own sowing in the ground, in seedbeds or in greenhouses depending on the climate that characterizes the area where your garden is located. Direct sowing in the ground is recommended for regions with a milder climate, otherwise sowing in seedbeds or in a home greenhouse can be used.
In November it is possible to sow:
- garlic
- carrots
- this
- turnip greens
– fave
- lettuce
- cut lettuce
- lentils
- spring peas and climbing peas
- cutting radicchio
- radishes
- rocket salad
- spinach
– valerian
Tips for sowing
In November it is possible prepare seedbeds with lettuce seeds, rocket, valerian and radishes, which can later be transferred in pots or in the ground. Sowing in a seedbed is useful if future seedlings are placed in a place where they can be sheltered from the first frosts. To make a seedbed it is possible to use salvaged cans to puncture the bottom. Yogurt jars are perfect.
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The harvest of November
The harvest of the month of November will still be able to offer us different vegetables such as onions, potatoes, artichokes, cabbage, spinach, rocket, lettuce and small lettuce. Between heritage aromaticand it is possible, if necessary, to carry out the collection of rosemary, parsley, mint and sage. It is also possible to harvest cabbage and artichokes, turnips, chicory, beets, radicchio travisano and Brussels sprouts.
Variety to transplant in November
In November it is possible to transplant various vegetables in the open ground, taking into account the phases of the moon indicated below. Among the varieties to be transplanted in November are: garlic, onions, broad beans, fennel, leeks, artichokes, cabbage and cauliflower
Vegetable garden on the balcony in November
Those who have a vegetable garden on the balcony, if they have sown it in the previous months, will have the opportunity to harvest, for example, parsley, rocket, rosemary, sage and lettuce by cutting. He can then proceed again with the sowing of both common or wild rocket and lettuce, as well as carrots, turnip greens, broad beans, radishes, peas and spinach.
Work in the garden according to the lunar calendar
Crescent Moon: with the growing moon, popular tradition recommends sowing radishes, preferably in a seedbed or greenhouse, unless you are in an area with a very mild climate. We must wait for the growing moon for the sowing of cereals, the harvesting of medicinal herbs, chestnuts, kiwis, olives and quinces.
The full moon will be November 23, 2018
The moon will be waxing on November 8-22, 2018
Hot moon: you can take advantage of the waning moon phase to preferably sow in a seedbed or in a protected place, such as a small greenhouse: lettuce, cut lettuce, radicchio, rocket and spinach. With the waning moon, garlic and onions can be transplanted outdoors and, only if the climate is mild, broad beans, fennel, leeks, artichokes, cabbage and cauliflower.
With the waning moon it is recommended to harvest potatoes and onions. It is also possible to prepare the soil for future sowing by enriching it with home-made compost and hilling the plants, leaning some earth towards them to protect them from the cold.
The moon will be waning from 1 to 6 and from 24 to 30 November 2018
New Moon: November 7, 2018
Marta Albè
