When to plant eggplant in zone 2a
A planting schedule for eggplant in USDA hardiness zone 2a, where the typical last spring frost is around May 22, 2026 and the first fall frost around Sep 2, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 99711) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Eggplant planting schedule for zone 2a
- Start seeds indoorsApr 7, 2026 – May 15, 2026
- Start hardening offJun 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsJun 16, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 2, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 99711) in zone 2a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.