When should I plant Eggplant, Thai Green in Zone 9b?

Start Eggplant, Thai Green 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 Eggplant, Thai Green in Zone 9b?

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

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🍆 Growing Eggplant, Thai Green in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Eggplant, Thai Green. Last frost: Mar 10. First frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 days)

Zone9b

Last FrostMar 10

First FrostNov 15

Season Length250 days

Days to Harvest80

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Eggplant, Thai Green in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Eggplant, Thai Green seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 31

Transplant Eggplant, Thai Green seedlings outdoors after Mar 31. 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 4

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

Companion Planting

✅ Beans✅ Peppers✅ Marigolds✅ Amaranth✅ Basil

❌ Fennel

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