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Can You Grow Eggplant in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in New Jersey
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in New Jersey?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Eggplants in New Jersey?
Plant Eggplants around mid-March (start indoors Jan 17), harvest May 19 – Jun 3.