When to Plant Zucchini in Zone 11

Zone 11 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Jan 1

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Jan 29

After last frost (Jan 15)

Direct Sow

Jan 29

Directly in garden bed

First Harvest

Mar 22

45–65 days after planting

Season Ends

May 11

Before first frost (Dec 25)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 36 inches apart

Planting Depth 1.0 inch

Min Soil Temp 60°F

Germination 4–10 days

Days to Maturity 45–65 days

Frost Tolerance No frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–7.5

Difficulty Easy

Recommended for Zone 11

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Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Corn Beans

✗ Avoid Nearby

Potato

Zucchini Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	May 1	May 29	May 29	Jul 20	Sep 8
Zone 4	Apr 26	May 24	May 24	Jul 15	Sep 3
Zone 5	Apr 16	May 14	May 14	Jul 5	Aug 24
Zone 6	Apr 1	Apr 29	Apr 29	Jun 20	Aug 9
Zone 7	Mar 22	Apr 19	Apr 19	Jun 10	Jul 30
Zone 8	Mar 6	Apr 3	Apr 3	May 25	Jul 14
Zone 9	Feb 14	Mar 14	Mar 14	May 5	Jun 24
Zone 10	Jan 27	Feb 24	Feb 24	Apr 17	Jun 6
Zone 11	Jan 1	Jan 29	Jan 29	Mar 22	May 11
Zone 12	—	any	any	year_round	year_round
Zone 13	—	any	any	year_round	year_round

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.