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When to Plant Tomatillo 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, November 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Tomatillo seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Physalis philadelphica
Days to Maturity 75 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 24" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Tomatillo

Good Companions

BasilCarrotMarigoldPepper

Avoid Planting Near

FennelBrassicas
See the full companion planting guide for Tomatillo →

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Growing Tomatillo in USDA Zone 11A

Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) 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 Tomatillo seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Tomatillo approximately 75 days after planting.