USDA Zone 11 planting guide
360 frost-free daysUSDA hardiness zone 11 runs through 56 cities in 2 states we cover, with a long growing season of about 360 frost-free days.Frost isn’t one date across a whole zone, so these are ranges — each city page uses its own nearest NOAA station.
What to plant in Zone 11
116 crops fit the seasonWith about 360 frost-free days, these crops have time to reach maturity. Open a crop for its exact indoor-start, transplant, and direct-sow dates, or check a city below for exact local timing.
Cities in Zone 11
the 48 largest of 56Zone 11 planting FAQ
What can I grow in USDA zone 11?
With about 360 frost-free days, zone 11 has time to mature 102 of the crops we track — including acorn squash, amaranth, anise, arugula, basil. See the full list above, each linked to its planting dates.
What are the frost dates for zone 11?
Across zone 11, the last spring frost falls between January 9 and January 24, and the first fall frost between January 5 and December 15 (50% chance, 32°F). Your city page gives the exact dates for your location.
How long is the growing season in zone 11?
Zone 11 averages about 360 frost-free days, ranging from 325 to 362 days between its coolest and mildest cities.
Hardiness zones from the USDA/PRISM map · frost dates from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals, aggregated across this zone’s cities. How we compute this.