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When to Plant Zucchini 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, December 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Zucchini seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita pepo
Days to Maturity 50 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 36" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Zucchini

Good Companions

CornBeansNasturtiumMarigold

Avoid Planting Near

Potato
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Growing Zucchini in USDA Zone 11A

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) 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 Zucchini seeds indoors around Friday, December 4, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Zucchini approximately 50 days after planting.