There’s something nice about the idea that there’s not much to do in the garden in November. That the gardener can potter around doing little bits and pieces, and justifiably spend the wet ones indoors. It’s like a holiday from the garden, after a long season of hard work.
You might need to net your brassicas, if the pigeons bother them, or stake them against the wind if you haven’t already. There may be root crops to lift and store, and you need to check your leeks occasionally, to make sure none of them are sending up flower shoots (you should eat them ASAP if they do).
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Things to plant in November
If your green fingers are itchy, and you have bright windowsills, you can sow salad mixes and peashoots indoors. Or try sprouting seeds, for which you don’t need much light (only a room that doesn’t get too cold).
What to harvest in November
Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables said to be nicer after a frost. The way to harvest them is to start at the bottom of the stem and work your way up, twisting off the sprouts as you go. They’re not the only brassica on offer now – cabbages, cauliflower and kale are all in season, as are winter radishes.
Celery and celeriac, and the first of the Jerusalem artichokes will be ready now, and there will be winter lettuces, leeks and parsnips.
Don’t forget to make use of the vegetables you’ve already lifted and
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