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Can You Grow Eggplant in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Mississippi
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Mississippi?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Eggplants in Mississippi?
Plant Eggplants around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 21 – May 6.