When to Start Eggplant in Zone 6B

cmpman1974 · March 9, 2006

I started most of my hottest peppers already. I am going to grow maybe 10-15 plants of eggplant. I live in SE Michigan (zone 6B). Last frost date is 5/10 to 5/15. Should I get them started now? I think they have the same growing duration as peppers. I don't want to miss the boat in starting them.

Chris

Cecilia_MD7a · March 9, 2006

I'm at the edge of 7a and I've already started mine.

mms · March 10, 2006

Chris,
I am in 6B as well (southern Indiana) and I am starting mine this weekend (3/10 & 3/11). 7 to 8 weeks from last frost date has always worked for me.

"MMS"

March 9, 2006	#1
cmpman1974 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan - Zone 6B Posts: 136	When to Start Eggplant in Zone 6B I started most of my hottest peppers already. I am going to grow maybe 10-15 plants of eggplant. I live in SE Michigan (zone 6B). Last frost date is 5/10 to 5/15. Should I get them started now? I think they have the same growing duration as peppers. I don't want to miss the boat in starting them. Chris

March 10, 2006	#3
mms Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana - 6B Posts: 36	Starting Eggplant Seeds Chris, I am in 6B as well (southern Indiana) and I am starting mine this weekend (3/10 & 3/11). 7 to 8 weeks from last frost date has always worked for me. "MMS"

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March 9, 2006	#2
Cecilia_MD7a MAGTAG™ Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 400	I'm at the edge of 7a and I've already started mine.