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Can You Grow Eggplant in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Eggplant needs a long warm season (65-80 days) that this zone may not reliably deliver.

Plant zones

5a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

Apr 20

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 19 – Sep 3

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Eggplant

Eggplant needs a long warm season and maximum heat — more demanding than tomatoes but highly productive in the right conditions.

Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost — eggplant needs a long head start. Needs hot conditions to set fruit. Use black plastic mulch to warm soil. Very productive once established in heat.

Full eggplant growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Northwest Territories?

Eggplant needs a long warm season (65-80 days) that this zone may not reliably deliver.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Eggplants in Northwest Territories?

Plant Eggplants around mid-June (start indoors Apr 20), harvest Aug 19 – Sep 3.