Seed starting calendar for Zone 11
Zone 11's last spring frost lands around January 1, and every date below is counted back from it. Sow indoors in the window shown, then move the seedlings out once the transplant date arrives.
Frost-free, tropical. Year-round growing; timing follows wet/dry and heat, not frost.
| Crop | Start indoors | Move outside |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | Oct 23 to Nov 6 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Leek | Oct 23 to Nov 6 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Celery | Oct 23 to Nov 6 | Jan 1 to Jan 15 |
| Pepper | Nov 6 to Nov 20 | Jan 15 to Jan 29 |
| Sage | Nov 6 to Nov 20 | Jan 1 to Jan 15 |
| Eggplant | Nov 6 to Nov 20 | Jan 15 to Jan 29 |
| Hot Pepper | Nov 6 to Nov 20 | Jan 15 to Jan 29 |
| Tomato | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Jan 8 to Jan 22 |
| Kale | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Broccoli | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Cabbage | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Marigold | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Jan 1 to Jan 15 |
| Parsley | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Oregano | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Jan 1 to Jan 15 |
| Chives | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Cauliflower | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Tomatillo | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Jan 8 to Jan 22 |
| Collard Greens | Nov 20 to Dec 4 | Dec 18 to Jan 1 |
| Basil | Dec 4 to Dec 18 | Jan 8 to Jan 22 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Dec 4 to Dec 18 | Jan 15 to Jan 29 |
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