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Can You Grow Eggplant in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Connecticut

Start indoors

Feb 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 5 – Jun 20

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Connecticut?

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

What zone is Connecticut?

Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Eggplants in Connecticut?

Plant Eggplants around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jun 5 – Jun 20.