When to Plant Eggplant in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9, start seeds indoors around January 4, transplant or plant outdoors March 15 to May 29, and expect your first harvest around May 29.
Eggplant planting calendar for USDA Zone 9
Start seeds indoors
Jan 4
Transplant outdoors
Mar 15
Projected first harvest
May 29
Most eggplant mature in about 65 to 85 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 9a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 9 means for eggplant
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 9 gives you roughly 275 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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