When should I plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 6a?

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Mar 3. Transplant outdoors after May 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Eggplant in Zone 6a?

Yes. Thai Eggplant needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Thai Eggplant in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Thai Eggplant. Posledný mráz: Apr 28. Prvý mráz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dní)

Zóna6a

Posledný mrázApr 28

Prvý mrázOct 8

Sezóna163 dní

Úroda80 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

Transplant Thai Eggplant seedlings outdoors after May 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 23

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

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