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Can You Grow Eggplant in New York?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
New York last frost
New York first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in New York
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New York'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 York
New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in New York?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is New York?
New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Eggplants in New York?
Plant Eggplants around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jun 5 – Jun 20.