When to plant eggplant in zone 3
In USDA zone 3, the last spring frost usually falls between May 5 and May 31. Start eggplant indoors around Mar 17 to Apr 28. Plant them out around Jun 4 to Jun 28. Expect to harvest around Aug 22 to Sep 15.
Zone 3 dates for eggplant
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 to Apr 28 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Jun 4 to Jun 28 |
| Harvest | Aug 22 to Sep 15 |
| Typical last spring frost | May 5 to May 31 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Sep 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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