Zone 11 Vegetable Planting and Harvest Chart. Zone 11 is characterized by very mild temperatures and frost-free conditions year-round, making it ideal for year-round gardening. The growing season is effectively continuous, with no hard frost and moderate temperatures. This allows you to grow both cool-season and warm-season crops throughout the entire year.
🌱 Zone 11 Vegetable Planting and Harvest Chart
| Vegetable | Start Indoors | Direct Sow Outdoors | Transplant Outdoors | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Beets | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Broccoli | Sept–Nov | – | Oct–Nov | Dec–March |
| Brussels Sprouts | Sept–Nov | – | Oct–Nov | Nov–Feb |
| Cabbage | Sept–Nov | – | Oct–Nov | Nov–May |
| Carrots | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Cauliflower | Sept–Nov | – | Oct–Nov | Dec–March |
| Corn | – | Feb–March | – | June–Sept |
| Cucumbers | Jan–March | Year-round | March–April | Year-round |
| Kale | Sept–Nov | Year-round | Oct–Nov | Year-round |
| Lettuce | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Onions (sets) | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Peas | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Peppers | Jan–Feb | – | March–April | Year-round |
| Potatoes | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Pumpkins | Jan–March | Year-round | Feb–March | Aug–Nov |
| Radishes | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Spinach | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Squash (Summer) | Jan–March | Year-round | Feb–April | Year-round |
| Squash (Winter) | Jan–March | Year-round | Feb–March | Aug–Nov |
| Tomatoes | Jan–Feb | – | March–April | Year-round |
| Turnips | – | Year-round | – | Year-round |
| Zucchini | Jan–March | Year-round | Feb–April | Year-round |
Zone 11 Gardening Tips:
Frost-Free Growing: Since there’s no frost in Zone 11, you can grow vegetables year-round. This is great for extending harvest seasons, planting multiple crops, and taking advantage of continuous growth.
Mild Winters: Use the winter months to plant cool-season vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and spinach. These can be harvested even in mild winters without the threat of frost.
Warm-Season Crops: Warm-weather vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash can be planted and harvested year-round, but they thrive best during the warmer months.
Succession Planting: You can plant multiple rounds of quick-growing crops like radishes, lettuce, and spinach to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the year.
Watering: Even though there is no frost, Zone 11 can have dry periods, so consistent watering, especially in the warmer months, is crucial. Drip irrigation is an efficient way to keep the soil moist without wasting water.
Soil Preparation: In this zone, you can improve soil health by planting cover crops during the off-season or adding organic compost to maintain soil fertility year-round.