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What to Plant in Zone 11
Tropical. Hawaii, southernmost Florida, Puerto Rico. No frost.
Min Winter Temp
40°F to 50°F
Growing Season
52 weeks
Vegetables You Can Grow
15
Zone 11 Growing Tips
- •Growing seasons are defined by wet/dry cycles rather than temperature.
- •Tropical crops excel: papaya, bananas, taro, cassava, breadfruit grow year-round.
- •Standard temperate vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, beans) produce year-round but may need pest management.
- •Soil acidity is common in tropical zones — test and lime regularly.
Vegetables for Zone 11
🥬 Leafy Greens
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥬 Lettuce | 30-60 | 6" apart | Succession plant every 2 weeks |
| 🥬 Arugula | 21-40 | 4" apart | Fast grower, succession plant |
🍅 Fruiting
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍅 Tomato | 60-85 | 24" apart | Stake or cage for support |
| 🌶️ Pepper | 60-90 | 18" apart | Needs warm soil (65°F+) |
| 🥒 Cucumber | 50-70 | 12" apart | Trellis for space saving |
| 🥒 Zucchini | 45-60 | 36" apart | Very productive, harvest young |
| 🍆 Eggplant | 65-80 | 24" apart | Needs warm soil (70°F+) |
| 🍉 Watermelon | 70-90 | 60" apart | Needs long warm season |
| 🌽 Sweet Corn | 60-90 | 12" apart | Plant in blocks for pollination |
🥕 Root Vegetables
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍠 Sweet Potato | 90-120 | 12" apart | Plant slips, not seeds |
🫘 Legumes
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🫘 Green Bean (Bush) | 50-60 | 4" apart | Don't soak seeds before planting |
| 🫘 Green Bean (Pole) | 60-70 | 6" apart | Provide trellis or poles |
🌿 Herbs
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌿 Basil | 50-75 | 12" apart | Pinch flowers to extend harvest |
| 🌿 Cilantro | 45-70 | 4" apart | Bolts in heat, succession plant |
| 🌿 Parsley | 70-90 | 8" apart | Slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zone 11 supports 15 common vegetables. Focus on varieties with shorter days to maturity, including Lettuce, Arugula, Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, and more. See the full list above.