Even in the garden in November it is possible to sow and plant something more. Many farmers have already started theirs autumn vegetable gardenmany others are completing it. The mild climate of recent years gives the opportunity to extend the season of the garden outdoors, with late sowing and transplanting, or in view of spring.
Of course, you must always keep an eye on the weather, trying to anticipate the works as much as possible. In addition, late autumn sowing and transplanting is more favorable in the southern regions. Where it gets colder, however, some farmers organize themselves with crop protection tunnels.
So let’s see, if you are wondering what to grow in the garden in November, which plants should focus on.
What sow in the garden in November
Growing the garden in November is possible, as it is still possible to sow different things.
Garlic
L’garlicin November, it can be grown in pots, in the case of a vegetable garden on the balcony. This bulb, in fact, has a very long cultivation cycle. It is sown in autumn and harvested in spring. It requires a well-worked and drained soil, on which a groove about 5 cm deep will be traced, in the center of which the cloves are placed with the tip facing upwards. Between one seed and the next, at least 15 cm must be left, while between the different furrows 20-30 cm. For planting, always choose healthy and vigorous garlic cloves.
After you have covered with earth, give water along the groove. If you sow garlic in November you won’t need to further irrigation, as rainfall and humidity are usually sufficient. Pay more attention to water if you have sown in pots.
Broad beans and field beans
The Fava beans and favino are two typical ones legumes which are sown in the garden in November. The seeds of both plants are very resistant to cold and can germinate even at temperatures below 10 ° C.
Broad beans are legumes intended for human consumption, with the harvest to be done in spring. The field bean, on the other hand, is sown as a green manure crop, to improve the soil and make the so-called green fertilization. For this the favino yes broadcasting slightly burying the seed. While the broad beans are sown in postarelle (2-3) 5 cm deep, at a distance of 30 cm between one postarella and the other. Half a meter is left between the rows, to facilitate the collection operations.
Peas
Also peas can be sown to November in the garden. In a small plot, to get the maximum yield it is advisable to sow the climbing varieties, very luxuriant and productive. These will need the support net such as that of green beans to grow vertically.
Peas are sown intensively, at 5/10 cm from each other, with seeds buried at 2/3 cm.
To leave the useful space for the collection and the supports, the rows are spaced 1 m apart, or they are coupled at 50 cm.
Finely work the soilso that there is no compact crust that prevents the sprout from emerging.
Other legumes to be sown in the garden in November
The November sowing of legumes in the home garden can be closed with lentils, chickpeas And lupins.
Such as green manure of legumeson the other hand, on large tracts of land, in November alfalfa, sulla, vetch, clover and sweet clover are sown.
What to transplant in the vegetable garden in November
In the garden of the month of November it is still time to plant the seedlings of vegetables purchased in the nursery. It is not advisable to start directly from the seed, as the lower temperatures of the night do not favor sprouting. Very cold-resistant and typical vegetables of the period are: chard, smooth endive, curly endive, spinach, canasta and romaine lettuce And turnip from Lecce. When planting the garden in November, expect longer growth times, as, in addition to the lower temperatures, there are fewer hours of light available.
As for the cabbagesNovember is a bit late for transplants, which usually take place from the end of the summer. If you really want to try, buy very early varieties, which can mature in 45-60 days and avoid the most bitter cold of the beginning of the year.
Sow and plant using tunnels
To avoid the problems due to the arrival of the first cold weather, practical protective tunnels can be mounted in the November garden. These are real small greenhouses, under which the growth of vegetables is favored in the autumn-winter months. Protection avoids the frost problem And protects from hail. It also avoids rottenness due to excessive water. On nice days, however, they maximize the heat of the sun, greatly increasing the temperature for the plants growing under the tunnel. They are types of tunnels suitable for all space requirements; and they are an excellent solution for those who do not want to give up the winter vegetable garden while living in a cold area.
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