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Zone 11 Planting Guide
Tropical. Hawaii, southernmost Florida, Puerto Rico. No frost. Minimum winter temperature 40°F to 50°F.
Typical Zone 11
52-week growing season
Days to first frost
256
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Plan your Zone 11 garden
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.
Every vegetable plantable in Zone 11
Leafy Greens
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | 30–60 | 6" | Succession plant every 2 weeks |
| Arugula | 21–40 | 4" | Fast grower, succession plant |
Fruiting
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | 60–85 | 24" | Stake or cage for support |
| Pepper | 60–90 | 18" | Needs warm soil (65°F+) |
| Cucumber | 50–70 | 12" | Trellis for space saving |
| Zucchini | 45–60 | 36" | Very productive, harvest young |
| Eggplant | 65–80 | 24" | Needs warm soil (70°F+) |
| Watermelon | 70–90 | 60" | Needs long warm season |
| Sweet Corn | 60–90 | 12" | Plant in blocks for pollination |
Root Vegetables
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Potato | 90–120 | 12" | Plant slips, not seeds |
Legumes
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bean (Bush) | 50–60 | 4" | Don't soak seeds before planting |
| Green Bean (Pole) | 60–70 | 6" | Provide trellis or poles |
Herbs
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | 50–75 | 12" | Pinch flowers to extend harvest |
| Cilantro | 45–70 | 4" | Bolts in heat, succession plant |
| Parsley | 70–90 | 8" | Slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) |
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