When to plant Eggplant

Eggplant can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 55°F and 105°F and soil temperature is above 65°F. For best possible results aim to plant Eggplant when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 70°F and 90°F and soil temperature is above 75°F.

Sow Eggplant directly

Start Eggplant indoors

Eggplant growing facts

Plant name	Eggplant
Plant Family	Solanaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	65 - 80 days
Min tolerable temperature	55°F
Max tolerable temperature	105°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	70°F to 90°F
Seed germination temperature	75°F to 90°F