When to plant eggplants in zone 4b
In zone 4b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 8 and the first fall frost around Sep 28. Here is when to plant eggplants.
Start seeds indoorsMar 13
Plant in the bedMay 29
Start pickingAug 12
Your eggplant calendar for zone 4b
- Mar 13: Start eggplant seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 29: Plant eggplants in the bed
- Aug 12: Start picking eggplants
Needs warm soil. Pick fruit while the skin is still shiny.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 4b. 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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