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Can You Grow Eggplant in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Virginia?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Eggplants in Virginia?
Plant Eggplants around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 11 – May 26.