Plant Eggplant in Zone 10b
Seed-starting, transplant & harvest dates for USDA Zone 10b
Start indoors
Nov 20
Transplant
Jan 29
Harvest (~85d)
Apr 24
In Zone 10b, the average last spring frost is around January. Eggplant is a tender crop, so give it a head start indoors about 8 weeks before that, then move it out after frost danger passes.
Last spring frost
Jan 15
First fall frost
Dec 31
Growing season
350 days
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Frequently asked questions
When should I start eggplant in Zone 10b?
Start eggplant seeds indoors around Nov 20 (Zone 10b).
Can I direct sow eggplant in Zone 10b?
Eggplant is best started indoors and transplanted in Zone 10b rather than direct sown.