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When to Plant Stevia in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, October 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Stevia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Stevia rebaudiana
Days to Maturity 90 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 18" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Stevia

Good Companions

PepperTomatoBasil

Avoid Planting Near

Fennel
See the full companion planting guide for Stevia →

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Growing Stevia in USDA Zone 11A

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Stevia seeds indoors around Friday, October 23, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Stevia approximately 90 days after planting.