USDA hardiness zone
Zone 11 — 40 to 50°F
Florida Keys, Hawaii (most), Puerto Rico, southern California (coastal) · 365-day growing season
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
| 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 |
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