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Can You Grow Eggplant in Delaware?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Delaware last frost
Delaware first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Delaware
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Delaware?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Delaware?
Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).
When do you plant Eggplants in Delaware?
Plant Eggplants around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 11 – May 26.