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Can You Grow Eggplant in Oklahoma?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–11b

Oklahoma last frost

early March

Oklahoma first frost

late November

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Oklahoma

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 11 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma

Oklahoma ranges from Zone 6a in the Panhandle to Zone 7b in the southeast. Hot summers and mild winters. Long growing season for warm-season crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Oklahoma?

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

What zone is Oklahoma?

Oklahoma spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Eggplants in Oklahoma?

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