What to Plant in February — Zone 11

Zone 11 is frost-free, and February falls in its mild season — prime time for the classic vegetables that struggle in tropical heat.

No frost windows apply in zone 11 (Miami and the Keys, Hawaiʻi coasts) — this list follows the heat-driven calendar instead.
Plant in FebruaryNotes
🫛 Peas Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥬 Lettuce Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🍃 Spinach Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥬 Kale Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌿 Arugula Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌈 Swiss Chard Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🍃 Collard Greens Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥬 Cabbage Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥦 Broccoli Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥦 Cauliflower Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥬 Brussels Sprouts Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥬 Kohlrabi Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥕 Carrots Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🫒 Beets Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌶️ Radishes Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥔 Turnips Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥕 Parsnips Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🧅 Onions Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🧅 Leeks Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🧅 Scallions Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🧄 Garlic Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥔 Potatoes Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥬 Celery Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🥬 Bok Choy Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌿 Mustard Greens Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌿 Cilantro Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌿 Parsley Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌾 Dill Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌱 Chives Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌿 Thyme Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🌿 Oregano Cool-season — best in the February mild stretch
🍅 Tomatoes Warm-season — good to plant now
🫑 Peppers Warm-season — good to plant now
🍆 Eggplant Warm-season — good to plant now
🍏 Tomatillos Warm-season — good to plant now
🥒 Cucumbers Warm-season — good to plant now
🥒 Zucchini Warm-season — good to plant now
🎃 Winter Squash Warm-season — good to plant now
🎃 Pumpkins Warm-season — good to plant now
🍉 Watermelon Warm-season — good to plant now
🍈 Cantaloupe Warm-season — good to plant now
🌽 Sweet Corn Warm-season — good to plant now
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Warm-season — good to plant now
🫘 Pole Beans Warm-season — good to plant now
🌶️ Okra Warm-season — good to plant now
🍠 Sweet Potatoes Warm-season — good to plant now
🌿 Basil Warm-season — good to plant now
🌻 Sunflowers Warm-season — good to plant now
🌸 Zinnias Warm-season — good to plant now
🏵️ Marigolds Warm-season — good to plant now
🌺 Nasturtiums Warm-season — good to plant now

Frequently asked questions

What can I plant in February in zone 11?

February is in zone 11's mild season — the best window for cool-season crops like peas, lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, swiss chard, and 25 more, and warm-season crops grow too.

Does zone 11 have a planting season at all?

Not a frost-driven one — zone 11 is frost-free, so the calendar runs on heat and rainfall. The practical rhythm: cool-season vegetables October through March, warm-season crops most of the year with a pause at peak summer heat.