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Zone 11b — The Hawaiian Haven
tropical, year-round growing season · Frost-free year-round · Min temp 45°F to 50°F
Where volcanic soil meets Pacific perfection in American soil. This extraordinary realm nurtures exotic breadfruit, passion fruit, and anthurium that thrive nowhere else in the nation. The absence of any meaningful growing season restriction creates horticultural freedom unmatched elsewhere. Your garden grows in America's most unique agricultural environment - a true tropical paradise under the stars and stripes.
Zone 11b · tropical, year-round growing season
❄️ Frost Dates — Zone 11b
Average Last Spring Frost
Frost-free
Plant warm-weather crops after this date. Check 10-day forecasts before setting out tender plants.
Average First Fall Frost
Frost-free
Count back from this date to know how long your growing window is.
Growing Season
tropical, year-round
Frost-Free Period
year-round
Min Temperature
45°F to 50°F
📍 Where is Zone 11b?
Hawaii (coastal), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
🌱 Soil & Growing Notes
Often volcanic and fertile in Hawaii; sandy coral-based elsewhere. Continuous growing — rotate crops to manage pests.
📅 Zone 11b Month-by-Month Planting Calendar
Approximate timing based on average last frost Frost-free and first fall frost Frost-free. Always confirm with a 10-day forecast before transplanting tender crops.
JanRest period — plan & prepare
Feb
🪴 Start Indoors: Peppers, Eggplant, Onions
Mild winter — continue growing cool-season crops outdoors.
Mar
🪴 Start Indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cabbage, Broccoli
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes, Peas, Carrots
Apr
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes, Peas, Carrots
🌿 Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli, Lettuce
Soil warming — harden off transplants. Direct sow cold-tolerant crops.
May
🌱 Direct Sow: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Corn
🌿 Transplant: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cabbage, Broccoli, Lettuce
🌽 Harvest: Spring Radishes, Lettuce, Spinach
Last frost around this month. Safe to transplant warm-season crops outdoors.
Jun
🌱 Direct Sow: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Corn
🌿 Transplant: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant
🌽 Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Garlic (if planted last fall)
Jul
🪴 Start Indoors: Broccoli (fall), Kale (fall)
🌱 Direct Sow: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Corn
🌽 Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers
Aug
🪴 Start Indoors: Broccoli (fall), Kale (fall)
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce (fall), Spinach (fall), Radishes (fall)
🌽 Harvest: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers, Kale, Carrots, Broccoli
Sep
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce (fall), Spinach (fall), Radishes (fall), Garlic
🌽 Harvest: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers, Kale, Carrots, Broccoli
Begin fall harvest. Protect tomatoes and peppers on cold nights with row cover.
Oct
🌽 Harvest: Kale, Carrots, Broccoli
First fall frost likely. Harvest remaining warm-season crops before a hard freeze.
NovRest period — plan & prepare
DecRest period — plan & prepare
What Grows Well in Zone 11b?
Zone 11b has a tropical, year-round growing season with roughly year-round of frost-free weather — last spring frost around Frost-free, first fall frost around Frost-free. That's enough time for 27+ popular garden plants, from fast-growing leafy greens to longer-season fruiting crops. Below is our curated list of plants that thrive in your zone.
🥕 Best Vegetables for Zone 11b
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Bell Peppers
60-90 days · $3.49
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Butternut Squash
90-110 days · $3.49
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Cherry Tomatoes
60-80 days · $3.49
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Cucumbers
55 days · $4.49
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Eggplants
70-90 days · $3.99
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Jalapeños
65-80 days · $3.49
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Kale
55-75 days · $2.49
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Lettuce
45 days · $3.49
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Okra
50-65 days · $2.99
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Peas
60 days · $4.49
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Pepper (Bell & Sweet)
70 days · $5.99
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Radish
22-30 days · $1.99
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Sweet Corn
60-100 days · $2.99
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Sweet Potatoes
90-120 days · $6.99
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Tomato
75 days · $5.99
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Tomatoes
80-100 days · $3.99
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Pickling Cucumbers
52 days · $4.49
🌿 Best Herbs for Zone 11b
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Cilantro
45-70 days
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Dill
40-60 days
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Mint
30 days
🌸 Companion Flowers for Zone 11b
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Marigolds
60 days
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Nasturtiums
55 days
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Sunflowers
80 days
🍓 Best Fruits for Zone 11b
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Cantaloupes
75-100 days
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Figs
365 days
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Lemon Tree
365 days
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Watermelons
70-90 days
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