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Zone 11B — January

What to Plant in January in Zone 11B

January in Zone 11B: 0 crops to start indoors, 0 to plant or direct sow outside, and 246 entering harvest window. Last frost averages . Reference city: Key West, FL.
Updated August 12, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
0 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
246 Harvest

Start Indoors in January

Nothing to start seeds indoors in January for Zone 11B.
Next window: September — 2 varieties, including Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion, Viola and pansy edible flowers.

Plant Outside in January

Nothing to plant or sow outside in January for Zone 11B.
Next window: October — 28 varieties, including Alaska Early Pea, Broad Windsor Fava Bean, Caraway.

Harvest in January

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Oct 25 Jan 8, 2027 – Jan 18, 2027
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Oct 25 Jan 8
Dutch Yellow Shallots allium Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027
French Red Shallots allium Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop cover crop Oct 25 Jan 8, 2027 – Jan 28, 2027
Holland Red Shallots allium Oct 18 Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Oct 25 Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 7, 2027
Michihili Cabbage brassica Oct 25 Jan 3
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Oct 25 Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 7, 2027
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Oct 25 Jan 8, 2027 – Jan 13, 2027
Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion root vegetable Oct 18 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Alaska Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
All Season Cabbage brassica Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027
All Sorts Surprise Mix Sunflowers flower Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Mar 2, 2027
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Amarillo Yellow Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 29
Armenian Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Ashley Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Autumn King Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Bachelor's button edible flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Barletta, Pearly White Onions root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Basil Herb Mix herb Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Beit Alpha Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Black Beauty Eggplant vegetable Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Black Beauty Zucchini squash Nov 26 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027
Black-Eyed Pea legume Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Blue Lake Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Blue Lake Pole Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Boltardy Beets root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Borage flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Borlotti Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Boston Pickling Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Broccolini brassica Nov 29 Jan 18, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Nov 1 Jan 20, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
Bull's Blood Beets root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027
Bush Pickle Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Calendula flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
California Bluebell flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
California Giant Mix Zinnia Flowers flower Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Calypso Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Calypso Cilantro herb Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027
Canary Bird Zinnia Flowers flower Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Carentan Leeks allium Nov 1 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027
Caserta Summer Squash squash Nov 22 Jan 26
Chantenay Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24
Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Cherry Queen Zinnia Flowers flower Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers flower Nov 1 Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 25, 2027
Chioggia Beet root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Cinnamon Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Clemson Spineless Okra vegetable Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 18, 2027
Cocozelle Summer Squash squash Nov 22 Jan 11
Contender Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Cosmic Purple Carrot root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Cosmos flower Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Cosmos Sensations Mix Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
County Fair Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 13, 2027
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Crimson Clover cover crop Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 14
Crosby's Egyptian Beets root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Curly Parsley herb Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Cylindra Beets root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 14
Daikon Radishes root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Danvers Carrot root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Dark Opal Basil herb Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 12, 2027
Detroit Dark Red Beet root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Diva Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 19
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Dragon Tongue Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Nov 1 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027
Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 20, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Early Wonder Beets root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 4
Eight Ball Zucchini squash Nov 22 Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Emerald Green Velvet Okra vegetable Nov 29 Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Empress of India Nasturtium Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Epazote herb Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Everbearing Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 21
Evergreen Parsley herb Nov 1 Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 25, 2027
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 30
Flat-Leaf Parsley herb Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Fortex Pole Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
French Marigold flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Gaillardia Annual Mix Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 12, 2027
Genovese Basil herb Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
German Chamomile herb Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Globe Gilia Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Glorious Gleam Nasturtium Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Nov 1 Jan 30
Gold Rush Zucchini squash Nov 22 Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 11, 2027
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Golden Beet root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Golden Bush Scallop Summer Squash squash Nov 22 Jan 26
Golden Detroit Beets root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Golden Wax Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Greek Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Green Cabbage brassica Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Green Fingers Persian Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Green shiso leaves herb Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
H-19 Little Leaf Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
Hairy vetch cover crop stands cover crop Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Hamburg Rooted Parsley herb Nov 1 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027
Harvester Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Henderson Bush Lima Bean legume Nov 25 Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Homemade Pickles Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 28
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Nov 1 Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes tomato Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Italian Large Leaf Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Jade Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Japanese Eggplant vegetable Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 27, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Nov 29 Jan 28
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
Kuroda Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24
Lacy Phacelia Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Landreth Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Lebanese White Bush Summer Squash squash Nov 22 Jan 6
Lemon Cucumber cucumber Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Lettuce Leaf Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Licorice Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Lima Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Lime Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Little Fingers Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 9
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Nov 29 Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 28, 2027
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Luminosa Zinnia Flowers flower Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Lunar White Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Mammoth Sunflower flower Nov 15 Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 23, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
Marketer Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16
Marketmore 76 Cucumber cucumber Nov 29 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes tomato Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Maxibel Filet Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Muncher Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Nantes Carrot root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 23, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Nasturtium flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
National Pickling Cucumber cucumber Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 12, 2027
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop cover crop Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Nodding Catchfly Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Nutri-Red Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
OG American Flag Leeks allium Nov 1 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027
Orange King Zinnia Flowers flower Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Orange Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Paris Market Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027
Pattypan Squash squash Nov 22 Jan 8, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Paul Robeson tomatoes tomato Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027
Peach Melba Nasturtium Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Pineapple Tomatillos vegetable Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea legume Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Pistou Basil herb Nov 29 Jan 28
Plains Coreopsis flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Polar Bear Zinnia Flowers flower Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Poona Kheera Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Provider Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Purple Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Purple Haze Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027
Pápalo leaves herb Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Rattlesnake Pole Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Red Burgundy Okra vegetable Nov 29 Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 28, 2027
Red Garnet Amaranth vegetable Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 23
Red Velvet Leaf Basil herb Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Roma II Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027
Romano Pole Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Round de Nice Zucchini Summer Squash squash Nov 22 Jan 6
Royal Burgundy Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 28, 2027
Salad Bush Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Nov 1 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 4, 2027
Shelling Pea legume Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Signet marigold edible flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Single Mix China Aster Flowers flower Nov 22 Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027
Slenderette Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 18, 2027
Snow Pea legume Nov 22 Jan 13, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Snow White Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Solar Yellow Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Spacemaster Bush Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Sparky Mix Marigolds flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
St. Valery Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24
Straight Eight Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Sugar Snap Pea legume Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop cover crop Nov 29 Jan 13, 2027 – Jan 28, 2027
Summer Savory herb Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Sunspot Sunflowers flower Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Suyo Long Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
Sweet Success Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Tall Trailing Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Tasty Jade Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 15
Tavera Filet Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 15
Taylor Dwarf Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 26
Tendergreen Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Tendersweet Carrots root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 24
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Thai Basil herb Nov 29 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean legume Nov 25 Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 23, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Nov 29 Jan 13, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
Tomatillo vegetable Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Tongue of Fire Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 25, 2027
Top Crop Bush Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Turnip root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Vermont Cranberry Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 25, 2027
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Nov 1 Jan 5
Watermelon Radishes root vegetable Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Wautoma Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 21
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027
Whirlybird Nasturtium Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
White Detroit Beets root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
White Lisbon Bunching Onions root vegetable Nov 15 Jan 19
White Wonder Cucumber cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Wisconsin SMR 58 Cucumbers cucumber Nov 22 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027
Yard Long Bean legume Nov 22 Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Yellow Crookneck Squash squash Nov 22 Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 21, 2027
Yellow Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Nov 15 Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Zinnia flower Nov 15 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Astro Arugula lettuce Dec 24 Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) brassica Dec 24 Jan 23, 2027 – Feb 12, 2027
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Dec 6 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 4, 2027
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Dec 6 Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 4, 2027
Mesclun Mix lettuce Dec 24 Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
Mustard Greens lettuce Dec 24 Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 12, 2027
Tango lettuce Dec 24 Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027
Tatsoi lettuce Dec 24 Jan 18, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027

Key Tasks for January in Zone 11B

  1. 1 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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