When should I plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 9a?

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Jan 23. Transplant outdoors after Apr 10. Expect first harvest around Jun 14.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Eggplant in Zone 9a?

Yes. Thai Eggplant needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Thai Eggplant in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Thai Eggplant. Darrera gelada: Mar 20. Primera gelada: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 23Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dies)

Zona9a

Darrera geladaMar 20

Primera geladaNov 12

Temporada237 dies

Collita80 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Jan 23 (8 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 10

Transplant Thai Eggplant seedlings outdoors after Apr 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 14

First harvest approximately Jun 14 (~65 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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