Plant Eggplant in Zone 4a
Seed-starting, transplant & harvest dates for USDA Zone 4a
Start indoors
Mar 15
Transplant
May 24
Harvest (~85d)
Aug 17
In Zone 4a, the average last spring frost is around May. 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
May 10
First fall frost
Sep 22
Growing season
135 days
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Frequently asked questions
When should I start eggplant in Zone 4a?
Start eggplant seeds indoors around Mar 15 (Zone 4a).
Can I direct sow eggplant in Zone 4a?
Eggplant is best started indoors and transplanted in Zone 4a rather than direct sown.