When should I plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 10a?

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Dec 26. Transplant outdoors after Mar 13. Expect first harvest around May 17.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Eggplant in Zone 10a?

Yes. Thai Eggplant needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Thai Eggplant in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Thai Eggplant can be planted almost any time with proper planning. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Feb 20. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 26Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 วัน)

โซน10a

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้ายFeb 20

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรกDec 1

ฤดูกาล284 วัน

เก็บเกี่ยว80 วัน

แสงแดดแดดเต็มที่

When to Plant Thai Eggplant in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 26

Start Thai Eggplant seeds indoors around Dec 26 (8 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 13

Transplant Thai Eggplant seedlings outdoors after Mar 13. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/ตร.ม. (30cm ห่างกัน). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 17

First harvest approximately May 17 (~65 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

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