When to Plant Eggplant in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to April 29, and expect your first harvest around April 29.
Eggplant planting calendar for USDA Zone 10
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Apr 29
Most eggplant mature in about 65 to 85 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 10a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 10 means for eggplant
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 10 gives you roughly 334 frost-free days, and eggplant need about 65 to 85 days depending on the variety to mature.
Varieties to grow
5 varieties of eggplant in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with eggplant
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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