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When to Plant Tomato 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 Tomato seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity 70 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 24" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Tomato

Good Companions

BasilCarrotParsleyMarigoldBorage

Avoid Planting Near

BrassicasFennelCornKohlrabi
See the full companion planting guide for Tomato →

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Growing Tomato in USDA Zone 11A

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 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 Tomato seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Tomato approximately 70 days after planting.