When should I plant Eggplant, Listada de Gandia in Zone 8a?

Start Eggplant, Listada de Gandia seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 26. Expect first harvest around Jun 30.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Eggplant, Listada de Gandia in Zone 8a?

Yes. Eggplant, Listada de Gandia needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing Eggplant, Listada de Gandia in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Eggplant, Listada de Gandia. Last frost: Apr 5. First frost: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 days)

Zone8a

Last FrostApr 5

First FrostOct 28

Season Length206 days

Days to Harvest80

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Eggplant, Listada de Gandia in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Eggplant, Listada de Gandia seeds indoors around Feb 8 (8 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 26

Transplant Eggplant, Listada de Gandia seedlings outdoors after Apr 26. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 30

First harvest approximately Jun 30 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Companion Planting

✅ Beans✅ Peppers✅ Marigolds✅ Amaranth✅ Basil

❌ Fennel

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