When should I plant White Eggplant in Zone 5a?

Start White 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 5a?

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

Can I grow White Eggplant in Zone 5a?

Yes. White Eggplant needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing White Eggplant in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for White Eggplant in this zone. Poslednji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 дана)

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Poslednji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 дана

Žetva80 дана

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When to Plant White Eggplant in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start White Eggplant seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

Transplant White Eggplant seedlings outdoors after May 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 23

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

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