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When to Plant Eggplant in Arizona

In a typical Arizona location, start seeds indoors Dec 5 – Dec 19, then transplant outdoors Feb 27 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 18 in Bullhead City and as late as Jun 18 in Flagstaff. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
PhoenixOct 27 – Nov 10Jan 19 – Jan 26
TucsonNov 11 – Nov 25Feb 3 – Feb 10
MesaDec 5 – Dec 19Feb 27 – Mar 6
ChandlerDec 5 – Dec 19Feb 27 – Mar 6
GilbertDec 5 – Dec 19Feb 27 – Mar 6
GlendaleNov 11 – Nov 25Feb 3 – Feb 10
ScottsdaleDec 5 – Dec 19Feb 27 – Mar 6
PeoriaNov 11 – Nov 25Feb 3 – Feb 10
TempeDec 5 – Dec 19Feb 27 – Mar 6
Tempe JunctionDec 5 – Dec 19Feb 27 – Mar 6
SurpriseNov 11 – Nov 25Feb 3 – Feb 10
YumaOct 30 – Nov 13Jan 22 – Jan 29
San Tan ValleyNov 23 – Dec 7Feb 15 – Feb 22
AvondaleOct 29 – Nov 12Jan 21 – Jan 28
GoodyearOct 29 – Nov 12Jan 21 – Jan 28
FlagstaffMar 26 – Apr 9Jun 18 – Jun 25
Casas AdobesDec 18 – Jan 1Mar 12 – Mar 19
Lake Havasu CityOct 27 – Nov 10Jan 19 – Jan 26
Casa GrandeNov 27 – Dec 11Feb 19 – Feb 26
BuckeyeOct 29 – Nov 12Jan 21 – Jan 28
Catalina FoothillsDec 12 – Dec 26Mar 6 – Mar 13
MaricopaDec 15 – Dec 29Mar 9 – Mar 16
Oro ValleyJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
Sierra VistaJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
Prescott ValleyFeb 9 – Feb 23May 4 – May 11
PrescottFeb 19 – Mar 5May 14 – May 21
MaranaDec 15 – Dec 29Mar 9 – Mar 16
Bullhead CityOct 26 – Nov 9Jan 18 – Jan 25
Apache JunctionDec 3 – Dec 17Feb 25 – Mar 4
Sun CityNov 11 – Nov 25Feb 3 – Feb 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Arizona cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arizona cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant eggplant in Arizona?

In a typical Arizona location, start seeds indoors Dec 5 – Dec 19, then transplant outdoors Feb 27 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 18 in Bullhead City and as late as Jun 18 in Flagstaff. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Arizona?

The average last spring frost in Arizona ranges from January 4 in Bullhead City to June 4 in Flagstaff, 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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