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Can You Grow Eggplant in West Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
Plant zones
West Virginia last frost
West Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Eggplants in West Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on West 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 West Virginia
West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Eggplant in West Virginia?
Eggplant grows well here with the warm season your zone provides.
What zone is West Virginia?
West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Eggplants in West Virginia?
Plant Eggplants around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jun 5 – Jun 20.