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Can You Grow Eggplant in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Alaska

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 19 – Jul 4

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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 Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.

See what grows well in Alaska →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Alaska?

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

What zone is Alaska?

Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).

When do you plant Eggplants in Alaska?

Plant Eggplants around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 19 – Jul 4.