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Can You Grow Eggplant in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Kansas

Start indoors

Feb 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 5 – Jun 20

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.