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When to plant eggplant in zone 5
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Eggplant in USDA zone 5
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Expected first harvest | from Aug 9 |
Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.
Needs heat: transplant when soil is warm, 2-3 weeks after the last frost.
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When to plant eggplant in zone 5?
Start seeds indoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12; Transplant outdoors: May 21 – Jun 11; Expected first harvest: from Aug 9.
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