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Can You Grow Eggplant in Massachusetts?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Massachusetts last frost

early April

Massachusetts first frost

late October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Massachusetts

Start indoors

Feb 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 5 – Jun 20

Dates are approximate, based on Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a humid continental climate. Boston and coastal areas are Zone 6a-6b; inland areas are colder at Zone 5b-6a. Four seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.