How long do eggplant take to grow?

Most eggplant mature in about 65 to 85 days depending on the variety, measured from planting.

When to Plant Eggplant in Hawaii

Hawaii doesn't get a seasonal frost, so eggplant plants on a warm/cool-season calendar rather than frost dates. See the full calendar below.

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Best planting window

Year-round

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Time to harvest

~75 days

🌴 Your zone never frosts, so planting is timed to the cooler vs. warmer seasons rather than a frost date.

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🌿 Planting windowTodayHonolulu, HI: frost-free; timed to seasons, not frost

Most eggplant mature in about 65 to 85 days depending on the variety. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

5 varieties of eggplant in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

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