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🍆 Growing Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in this zone. Last frost: Apr 28. First frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 days)

Zone5b

Last FrostApr 28

First FrostOct 8

Season Length163 days

Days to Harvest70

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start Eggplant, Ping Tung Long seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

Transplant Eggplant, Ping Tung Long seedlings outdoors after May 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 23

First harvest approximately Jul 23 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Companion Planting

✅ Beans✅ Peppers✅ Marigolds✅ Amaranth✅ Basil

❌ Fennel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 5b?

Start Eggplant, Ping Tung Long seeds indoors around Mar 3. Transplant outdoors after May 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 5b?

Yes. Eggplant, Ping Tung Long needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

What is the best month to plant Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 5b?

The best time to start Eggplant, Ping Tung Long in Zone 5b is Mar. Begin seeds indoors around Mar 3, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 28.

What companion plants grow well with Eggplant, Ping Tung Long?

Good companion plants for Eggplant, Ping Tung Long include Beans, Peppers, Marigolds, Amaranth, Basil. Avoid planting Eggplant, Ping Tung Long near Fennel.

How long does Eggplant, Ping Tung Long take to harvest?

Eggplant, Ping Tung Long takes approximately 70 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 5b, expect your first harvest around Jul 23.

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