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🍆 Growing Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Eggplant, Ping Tung Long early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 15. First frost: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 20Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 days)

Zone2a
Last FrostMay 15
First FrostSep 15
Season Length123 days
Days to Harvest70
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Eggplant, Ping Tung Long seeds indoors around Mar 20 (8 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

Transplant Eggplant, Ping Tung Long seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 9

First harvest approximately Aug 9 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

Companion Planting

✅ Beans✅ Peppers✅ Marigolds✅ Amaranth✅ Basil
❌ Fennel

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