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Can You Grow Eggplant in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Indiana

Start indoors

Feb 9

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 11 – Jun 26

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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.

Full eggplant growing guide →

Gardening in Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.