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Can You Grow Eggplant in Nova Scotia?
Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Nova Scotia last frost
Nova Scotia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Nova Scotia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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.
Gardening in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Nova Scotia?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia spans Canadian Zone 6 (5, 6).
When do you plant Eggplants in Nova Scotia?
Plant Eggplants around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jun 5 – Jun 20.