Nasturtiums growing in Zone 11

Growing Nasturtiums in Zone 11

When to plant and harvest nasturtiums in Zone 11— based on your zone's frost dates.

Well suitedZone 11 · NasturtiumsUpdated October 2026

Zone 11 sits comfortably within nasturtiums' best range (Zones 2–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.

Nasturtiums planting calendar for Zone 11

These months are derived from Zone 11's frost dates — last frost around None, first frost around None.

Start indoors

January

Sow outdoors

February

Transplant

February

Harvest

April

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Nasturtiums care at a glance

Very easyVery easy to grow
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade (4–6+ hours)
Water
Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Spacing
10–12 in (bushy) to 18–24 in (trailing)
Days to maturity
50–60 days to first bloom
Best zones
2–11 (warm-season annual)

Growing nasturtiums in Zone 11: FAQs

Can you grow nasturtiums in Zone 11?+

Zone 11 sits comfortably within nasturtiums' best range (Zones 2–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.

When should I plant nasturtiums in Zone 11?+

In Zone 11, start seeds indoors around January. Zone 11's last spring frost is typically None and its first fall frost around None, which sets the planting window.

When to harvest nasturtiums in Zone 11?+

Expect to harvest nasturtiums in Zone 11 around April, depending on the season and variety.

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