When to plant eggplants in zone 10b
In zone 10b, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 31. Here is when to plant eggplants.
Start seeds indoorsNov 20
Plant in the bedFeb 5
Start pickingApr 21
Your eggplant calendar for zone 10b
- Nov 20: Start eggplant seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Feb 5: Plant eggplants in the bed
- Apr 21: Start picking eggplants
Needs warm soil. Pick fruit while the skin is still shiny.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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