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Can You Grow Eggplant in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Georgia last frost
Georgia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Georgia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Georgia?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Eggplants in Georgia?
Plant Eggplants around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 21 – May 6.