Zone 11 — 40 to 50°F

What grows in Zone 11

Zone 11 suits the following plants based on temperature tolerance and growing-season length:

• Mango, papaya, banana, passion fruit
• Citrus (all)
• Avocado
• Pineapple
• Tropical greens (Malabar spinach, kang kong)
• Sweet potatoes
• Cassava
• Hot peppers
• Okra
• Tropical herbs
• Coconut palms
• Tropical ornamentals

Climate notes for Zone 11

Temperate crops needing winter chill (apples, cherries, asparagus) fail here. Pick tropical-adapted varieties only.

Frost dates and timing

These are zone-wide averages. Local microclimates (south-facing slopes, urban heat, lakeside warmth) can shift dates by 1-2 weeks within the same zone.

Source and methodology

Temperature ranges from the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023). Frost-date averages from NOAA Climate Data Online national averages within each zone. Plant recommendations curated by the Growli editorial team from US extension service references.

What to plant in Zone 11

Crop-by-crop sowing, transplant, and harvest dates for zone 11:

• 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
• When to plant broccoli in zone 11
• When to plant cauliflower in zone 11
• When to plant cabbage in zone 11
• When to plant kale in zone 11
• When to plant collard greens in zone 11
• When to plant swiss chard in zone 11
• When to plant arugula in zone 11
• When to plant beets in zone 11
• When to plant radishes in zone 11
• When to plant turnips in zone 11
• When to plant kohlrabi in zone 11
• When to plant onions in zone 11
• When to plant celery in zone 11
• When to plant potatoes in zone 11
• When to plant sweet potatoes in zone 11
• When to plant eggplant in zone 11
• When to plant okra in zone 11
• When to plant sweet corn in zone 11
• When to plant pumpkins in zone 11
• When to plant winter squash in zone 11
• When to plant zucchini in zone 11
• When to plant cantaloupe in zone 11
• When to plant watermelon in zone 11
• When to plant pole beans in zone 11
• When to plant edamame in zone 11
• When to plant cilantro in zone 11
• When to plant dill in zone 11
• When to plant parsley in zone 11
• When to plant oregano in zone 11
• When to plant thyme in zone 11
• When to plant sage in zone 11
• When to plant rosemary in zone 11
• When to plant chives in zone 11

Common questions

Related guides

• Zone 11 frost dates — average last & first frost
• How to grow tomatoes — complete guide
• How to grow peppers — beginner guide
• How to grow basil — indoor and outdoor
• How to start a vegetable garden