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When to plant eggplant in zone 6
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Eggplant in USDA zone 6
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Expected first harvest | from Jul 30 |
Average zone 6 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 20, first fall frost ≈ Oct 20 (183 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 6?
Start seeds indoors: Feb 16 – Mar 2; Transplant outdoors: May 11 – Jun 1; Expected first harvest: from Jul 30.
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