When should I plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 9b?

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 31. Expect first harvest around Jun 4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Eggplant in Zone 9b?

Yes. Thai Eggplant needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Thai Eggplant in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Thai Eggplant. Darrera gelada: Mar 10. Primera gelada: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dies)

Zona9b

Darrera geladaMar 10

Primera geladaNov 15

Temporada250 dies

Collita80 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 31

Transplant Thai Eggplant seedlings outdoors after Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 4

First harvest approximately Jun 4 (~65 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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