Zone 11 Vegetable Planting Calendar

Plan Zone 11 planting around cooler and warmer seasons, local rainfall, elevation, and heat—not a single frost date.

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Average annual extreme minimum

40–50°F

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Typical last spring frostLocal elevation, latitude, and microclimates can shift this period.

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Typical first fall frostUse your ZIP-code frost dates and forecast for final decisions.

Zone 11A & 11BSelect your subzone for more useful timing

Year-Round PotentialA broad planning estimate with significant local variation

Season-Smart PlantingCool crops usually perform best from fall through early spring; warm crops have much longer windows.

Plan around your subzone

Choose Zone 11A or Zone 11B

Zone 11A and 11B describe winter minimums, not tropical planting seasons. The B schedule is only one week warmer-season adjusted; local elevation, rainfall, humidity, and summer heat should drive final timing.

Zone 11A Planting Schedule

Start indoorsDirect sowTransplant/plant

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Planning guidance only. Hardiness zones describe winter minimums; local frost dates and soil temperature should anchor annual vegetable planting. Give fall crops additional time because growth slows as days shorten.

Primary season in Zone 11

Use the cooler season for roots, greens, and brassicas.

Choose varieties suited to your actual season length and use local soil temperature, weather, and extension guidance before planting.

Second season in Zone 11

Restart cool crops as heat and humidity ease.

Build in extra time as light levels change, and use protection, shade, or drainage practices appropriate to your local climate.