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Can You Grow Eggplant in New Hampshire?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
New Hampshire last frost
New Hampshire first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in New Hampshire
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in New Hampshire?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is New Hampshire?
New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Eggplants in New Hampshire?
Plant Eggplants around early April (start indoors Feb 9), harvest Jun 11 – Jun 26.