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Can You Grow Eggplant in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Ohio
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Ohio?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Eggplants in Ohio?
Plant Eggplants around early April (start indoors Feb 9), harvest Jun 11 – Jun 26.