Plant Eggplant in Zone 5b
Seed-starting, transplant & harvest dates for USDA Zone 5b
Start indoors
Feb 28
Transplant
May 9
Harvest (~85d)
Aug 2
In Zone 5b, the average last spring frost is around April. 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
Apr 25
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
166 days
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Frequently asked questions
When should I start eggplant in Zone 5b?
Start eggplant seeds indoors around Feb 28 (Zone 5b).
Can I direct sow eggplant in Zone 5b?
Eggplant is best started indoors and transplanted in Zone 5b rather than direct sown.