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When to Plant Eggplant in Alaska

In a typical Alaska location, start seeds indoors Mar 7 – Mar 21, then transplant outdoors May 30 – Jun 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 18 in Ketchikan and as late as Jun 25 in Kalifornsky.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 65–85 days

Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

Eggplant Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
AnchorageFeb 20 – Mar 6May 15 – May 22
FairbanksMar 7 – Mar 21May 30 – Jun 6
JuneauFeb 9 – Feb 23May 4 – May 11
Eagle RiverFeb 28 – Mar 14May 23 – May 30
BadgerMar 13 – Mar 27Jun 5 – Jun 12
Knik-FairviewMar 9 – Mar 23Jun 1 – Jun 8
CollegeMar 9 – Mar 23Jun 1 – Jun 8
WasillaMar 7 – Mar 21May 30 – Jun 6
SitkaFeb 22 – Mar 8May 17 – May 24
LakesMar 7 – Mar 21May 30 – Jun 6
KetchikanJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
TanainaMar 7 – Mar 21May 30 – Jun 6
KalifornskyApr 2 – Apr 16Jun 25 – Jul 2
KenaiMar 15 – Mar 29Jun 7 – Jun 14
Meadow LakesMar 7 – Mar 21May 30 – Jun 6
PalmerFeb 25 – Mar 11May 20 – May 27
Elmendorf Air Force BaseFeb 28 – Mar 14May 23 – May 30
BethelMar 12 – Mar 26Jun 4 – Jun 11
KodiakFeb 18 – Mar 4May 13 – May 20
SterlingMar 11 – Mar 25Jun 3 – Jun 10

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Alaska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alaska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant eggplant in Alaska?

In a typical Alaska location, start seeds indoors Mar 7 – Mar 21, then transplant outdoors May 30 – Jun 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 18 in Ketchikan and as late as Jun 25 in Kalifornsky.

When is the last frost in Alaska?

The average last spring frost in Alaska ranges from April 4 in Ketchikan to June 11 in Kalifornsky, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do eggplant take to grow?

Eggplant typically take 65–85 days from planting to harvest. Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

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