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Can You Grow Eggplant in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Maine
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Maine?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Eggplants in Maine?
Plant Eggplants around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 19 – Jul 4.