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Can You Grow Eggplant in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Kentucky

Start indoors

Jan 17

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 19 – Jun 3

Dates are approximate, based on Kentucky'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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.