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☀️ Summer 2026 — Zone 11a Planting Guide

Here's everything you can plant during Summer 2026 in USDA Zone 11a. With a last frost around January 1 and first frost around December 31, you have a 364-day growing season to work with.

There are 9 planting activities across June, July, August.

Harvest This Summer

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Artichoke Vegetable 120–180
Chayote Vegetable 120–180
Cumin Herb 100–120
Hot Peppers Vegetable 70–120
Jicama Vegetable 120–180
Lemongrass Herb 75–120
Loofah Vegetable 100–150
Luffa Vegetable 90–150
Yam Vegetable 180–330
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