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Can You Grow Eggplant in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.

Plant zones

5a–11b

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Arkansas

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 11 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Arkansas'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.

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Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Arkansas?

Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.

What zone is Arkansas?

Arkansas spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Eggplants in Arkansas?

Plant Eggplants around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 11 – May 26.