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Can You Grow Eggplant in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Vermont
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Vermont?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Eggplants in Vermont?
Plant Eggplants around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 19 – Jul 4.