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Can You Grow Eggplant in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Yukon

Start indoors

Apr 20

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 19 – Sep 3

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Eggplants in Yukon?

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