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Can You Grow Eggplant in Washington?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
Washington last frost
Washington first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in Washington
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Washington'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 Washington
Washington has dramatically different climates. The wet maritime west (Zone 8a-8b) is mild and productive year-round. Eastern Washington is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6) with hot dry summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in Washington?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is Washington?
Washington spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Eggplants in Washington?
Plant Eggplants around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 5 – Apr 20.