Plant Eggplant in Zone 4b
Seed-starting, transplant & harvest dates for USDA Zone 4b
Start indoors
Mar 10
Transplant
May 19
Harvest (~85d)
Aug 12
In Zone 4b, 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 5
First fall frost
Sep 28
Growing season
146 days
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Frequently asked questions
When should I start eggplant in Zone 4b?
Start eggplant seeds indoors around Mar 10 (Zone 4b).
Can I direct sow eggplant in Zone 4b?
Eggplant is best started indoors and transplanted in Zone 4b rather than direct sown.