Field guide
When to plant eggplant in USDA Zones 9–10
In USDA Zones 9–10, the planner’s broad outdoor planting window for eggplant runs from March to April, with a second window from July to August. Eggplant takes 65–85 days from planting to first harvest.
Open plannerPlanting calendar for USDA Zones 9–10
- Spring planting
- March to April
- Fall planting
- July to August
- Days to harvest
- 65–85 days
- Water needs
- medium
What USDA Zones 9–10 do—and do not—tell you
These zones span average annual extreme minimum temperatures of roughly 20°F to 40°F. That is useful climate context, but it does not determine your exact frost dates. Check a local forecast or county Extension calendar before planting tender crops.
How to know when to harvest
- Skin is glossy and firm
- Slightly give when pressed — springs back
- Seeds inside are still white/light (not brown)
- Dull skin means overripe
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