What to Plant in November, Darwin & Top End
81 crops you can sow in November across Darwin & Top End.
In Season This Month
Fruit (23)
Banana
Black Sapote
Cape Gooseberry
Custard Apple
Davidson Plum
Dragon Fruit
Guava
Jaboticaba
Jackfruit
Kakadu Plum
Longan
Loquat
Lychee
Mandarin
Mango
Midyim Berry
Passionfruit
Pawpaw
Pepino
Pineapple
Rambutan
Star Fruit
TamarilloFruiting (19)
Bitter Melon
Capsicum
Chilli
Choko
Cucumber
Eggplant
Lablab
Luffa
Okra
Popcorn
Pumpkin
Quinoa
Rockmelon
Snake Beans
Sorghum
Sweet Corn
Watermelon
Winged Beans
ZucchiniHerb (17)
Basil
Bay Laurel
Chives
Curry Leaf
Galangal
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Verbena
Lemongrass
Mint
Native Ginger
Parsley
Rosemary
Shiso (Perilla)
Stevia
Summer Savory
Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese MintLeafy (7)
Root (6)
Micro (4)
Flower (3)
Mushroom (2)
All November Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amaranth | Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion |
| Banana | Fruit | 450d | 300cm | Sweet potato |
| Basil | Herb | 65d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano |
| Bay Laurel | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Bitter Melon | Fruiting | 70d | 100cm | Corn, Beans |
| Black Sapote | Fruit | 1825d | 800cm | Tropical fruit trees |
 Brazilian Spinach | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
 Broccoli Sprouts | Micro | 7d | 1cm | — |
| Cape Gooseberry | Fruit | 90d | 60cm | Tomato, Basil |
| Capsicum | Fruiting | 100d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot |
 Cassava | Root | 365d | 100cm | — |
| Chilli | Fruiting | 90d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot |
| Chives | Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato |
| Choko | Fruiting | 120d | 200cm | — |
 Comfrey | Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees |
| Cucumber | Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium |
| Curry Leaf | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Custard Apple | Fruit | 1095d | 600cm | — |
| Davidson Plum | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Native plants |
| Dragon Fruit | Fruit | 540d | 200cm | — |
| Eggplant | Fruiting | 100d | 60cm | Beans, Marigold, Thyme |
| Galangal | Herb | 300d | 60cm | Chilli, Lemongrass |
 Ginger | Root | 270d | 25cm | Turmeric |
| Guava | Fruit | 540d | 400cm | — |
 Hibiscus | Flower | 120d | 150cm | Tropical plants |
| Jaboticaba | Fruit | 2555d | 400cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Jackfruit | Fruit | 1460d | 1000cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Kakadu Plum | Fruit | 1825d | 600cm | Native plants |
 Kang Kong | Leafy | 45d | 20cm | — |
| Lablab | Fruiting | 70d | 30cm | Corn, Sunflower |
| Lemon Myrtle | Herb | 365d | 300cm | Native plants, Finger lime |
| Lemon Verbena | Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans |
| Lemongrass | Herb | 180d | 80cm | — |
| Longan | Fruit | 1460d | 800cm | Lychee, Mango |
| Loquat | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Fruit trees |
| Luffa | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Beans, Corn |
| Lychee | Fruit | 1825d | 1000cm | — |
 Malabar Spinach | Leafy | 50d | 40cm | Corn, Beans |
| Mandarin | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Marigold |
| Mango | Fruit | 1095d | 800cm | — |
| Midyim Berry | Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants, Lemon myrtle |
| Mint | Herb | 70d | 30cm | Cabbage, Tomato |
| Native Ginger | Herb | 365d | 60cm | Native plants, Davidson plum |
| Okra | Fruiting | 75d | 40cm | Basil, Capsicum |
 Oyster Mushroom | Mushroom | 21d | — | — |
| Parsley | Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot |
| Passionfruit | Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — |
| Pawpaw | Fruit | 300d | 200cm | — |
 Pea Shoots | Micro | 12d | 1cm | — |
| Pepino | Fruit | 120d | 60cm | Tomato, Capsicum |
 Pigface | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
| Pineapple | Fruit | 540d | 60cm | — |
| Popcorn | Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Lettuce |
| Pumpkin | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Corn, Beans, Nasturtium |
| Quinoa | Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Corn, Beans |
 Radish Sprouts | Micro | 8d | 1cm | — |
| Rambutan | Fruit | 1825d | 800cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Rockmelon | Fruiting | 85d | 100cm | Corn, Nasturtium |
| Rosemary | Herb | 180d | 60cm | Sage, Carrot |
 Shiitake | Mushroom | 60d | — | — |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Herb | 50d | 30cm | Eggplant, Tomato |
| Snake Beans | Fruiting | 55d | 20cm | Carrot, Corn |
| Sorghum | Fruiting | 120d | 15cm | Cowpea, Beans |
| Star Fruit | Fruit | 730d | 600cm | — |
| Stevia | Herb | 90d | 30cm | Herbs |
| Summer Savory | Herb | 60d | 20cm | Beans, Onion |
 Sunflower | Flower | 80d | 50cm | Cucumber, Corn, Tomato |
 Sunflower Microgreens | Micro | 10d | 1cm | — |
| Sweet Corn | Fruiting | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini |
 Sweet Potato | Root | 150d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Marigold |
| Tamarillo | Fruit | 540d | 300cm | — |
 Taro | Root | 270d | 60cm | — |
 Turmeric | Root | 270d | 30cm | Ginger |
| Vietnamese Coriander | Herb | 40d | 30cm | Chilli, Eggplant |
| Vietnamese Mint | Herb | 60d | 30cm | — |
 Warrigal Greens | Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — |
 Water Chestnut | Root | 180d | 30cm | Kangkong, Taro |
 Water Morning Glory | Leafy | 30d | 20cm | Kangkong, Taro |
| Watermelon | Fruiting | 90d | 150cm | Corn, Nasturtium |
| Winged Beans | Fruiting | 65d | 30cm | Corn, Sweet potato, Basil |
| Zucchini | Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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One-page A4 landscape PDF with every November crop for Darwin & Top End.
Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in November in Darwin?
November in Darwin is wet season, so focus on crops suited to tropical conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.
When should I start planting spring crops in Darwin?
November is a great time to get spring crops in the ground in Darwin. Warm-season seedlings like tomato, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, and zucchini can go in once the risk of frost has passed. Check your last frost date and soil temperature before planting heat-lovers.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in November in Darwin?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In November in Darwin, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.
What pests should I watch for in my Darwin garden in November?
Darwin's tropical climate supports year-round pest pressure. Watch for fruit fly, whitefly, aphids, and caterpillars. Use fine mesh netting over fruiting crops to exclude fruit fly. Encourage beneficial insects by planting companion flowers. Neem oil and pyrethrum sprays help manage soft-bodied pests. Check plants daily in the warm months.