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Can You Grow Eggplant in Idaho?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Idaho last frost
Idaho first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Idaho
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Idaho'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 Idaho
Idaho has a semi-arid continental climate. Southern valleys are Zone 6-7 with hot dry summers; northern regions and mountains are colder. Excellent for root vegetables and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Idaho?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Idaho?
Idaho spans USDA Zone 6b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Eggplants in Idaho?
Plant Eggplants around mid-March (start indoors Jan 17), harvest May 19 – Jun 3.