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When to Plant Strawberry in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Strawberry can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

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

🤝 Companion Plants for Strawberry

Good Companions

Bush beanLettuceOnionSpinachThyme

Avoid Planting Near

BrassicasFennelKohlrabi
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Growing Strawberry in USDA Zone 11A

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) 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. Strawberry can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Strawberry approximately 90 days after planting.