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Can You Grow Eggplant in Nevada?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Nevada last frost

early March

Nevada first frost

late November

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Nevada

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 11 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Nevada'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.

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Gardening in Nevada

Nevada has an arid continental climate. Las Vegas is Zone 9a-9b; Reno is Zone 6b-7a; mountain areas are Zone 4-5. Low humidity means cool nights even in summer.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Nevada?

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

What zone is Nevada?

Nevada spans USDA Zone 7a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Eggplants in Nevada?

Plant Eggplants around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 11 – May 26.