USDA hardiness zone lookup
North Miami, FL — USDA Zone 11a
North Miami, Florida · 365-day growing season
Frost dates and growing season in North Miami
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 11a |
|---|---|
| Average last spring frost | no frost |
| Average first fall frost | no frost |
| Growing season length | ~365 days |
| Temperature range (F) | 40 to 50°F |
| Temperature range (C) | 4 to 10°C |
All of North Miami's mapped ZIP codes fall in the same hardiness band, Zone 11a.
These are 50%-probability averages modeled from North Miami's USDA hardiness zone and regional climate normals — not a single-station reading. In a typical year the last spring frost will have passed by no frost, but a colder-than-average year can run 1-2 weeks later. Plant tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) once both soil and night temperatures are consistently warm — a thermometer beats the calendar.
Growing season in North Miami
North Miami, Florida sits in USDA Zone 11a, with roughly 365 frost-free days between an average last spring frost around no frost and a first fall frost around no frost. That is a near year-round season — the limiting factor is summer heat, not frost, so schedule cool-season crops for winter and protect tender ones from extreme highs.
What grows in North Miami
North Miami falls in USDA Zone 11a, so the same hardiness constraints apply as the full Zone 11 guide. Vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees rated to Zone 11a (or hardier) will overwinter here in a typical year.
- Mango, papaya, banana, passion fruit
- Citrus (all)
- Avocado
- Pineapple
- Tropical greens (Malabar spinach, kang kong)
- Sweet potatoes
- Cassava
- Hot peppers
- Okra
- Tropical herbs
What to plant in North Miami this week
Warm-season tropicals do well in North Miami right now. Watch for midsummer heat stress on tomatoes — short-day varieties or shade cloth help.
- When to plant tomatoes in zone 11
- When to plant peppers in zone 11
- When to plant basil in zone 11
- When to plant cucumbers in zone 11
- When to plant summer squash in zone 11
Full planting calendar for North Miami
Crop-by-crop sowing, transplant, and harvest dates calibrated to zone 11 averages:
- When to plant tomatoes in zone 11
- When to plant peppers in zone 11
- When to plant basil in zone 11
- When to plant lettuce in zone 11
- When to plant bush beans in zone 11
- When to plant cucumbers in zone 11
- When to plant summer squash in zone 11
- When to plant carrots in zone 11
ZIP codes in North Miami
Drill down to the precise frost window and planting calendar for a specific ZIP in North Miami:
Local microclimate notes
Zone tables give you the average — but North Miamigardens vary. South-facing walls and paved areas can run a full half-zone warmer than the published rating. Low-lying spots, frost pockets, and shaded north sides can run colder. If you've gardened here a few seasons, your own frost record — the last time you actually got frost damage — beats any national average.
Source and methodology
Hardiness zone from the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023 revision). Frost-date and growing-season figures are modeled from North Miami's USDA hardiness zone and regional NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals — zone-level estimates, not a per-station record, so treat them as planning guidance and confirm against your own local frost history. Crop recommendations draw on US Cooperative Extension references, curated by the Growli editorial team. Last reviewed June 2026.
Other cities in Florida
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- Fernandina Beach, FL — USDA Zone 9a
- Fort Lauderdale, FL — USDA Zone 10b
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