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Can You Grow Eggplant in South Carolina?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
South Carolina last frost
South Carolina first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in South Carolina
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South Carolina'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 South Carolina
South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in South Carolina?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is South Carolina?
South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Eggplants in South Carolina?
Plant Eggplants around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 21 – May 6.