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When to Plant Eggplant in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 7 – Feb 21, then transplant outdoors May 2 – May 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Bridgeport and as late as May 22 in Torrington.

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
BridgeportJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
New HavenFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
StamfordFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
North StamfordFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
HartfordFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
WaterburyFeb 15 – Mar 1May 10 – May 17
NorwalkFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
DanburyFeb 9 – Feb 23May 4 – May 11
East NorwalkFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
New BritainFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
West HartfordFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
BristolFeb 14 – Feb 28May 9 – May 16
MeridenFeb 15 – Mar 1May 10 – May 17
HamdenFeb 7 – Feb 21May 2 – May 9
FairfieldJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
West HavenFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
MilfordJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
StratfordJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
City of Milford (balance)Jan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
East HartfordFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
MiddletownFeb 15 – Mar 1May 10 – May 17
EnfieldFeb 10 – Feb 24May 5 – May 12
SouthingtonFeb 15 – Mar 1May 10 – May 17
SheltonFeb 14 – Feb 28May 9 – May 16
NorwichFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 28 – May 5
TrumbullJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
West TorringtonFeb 27 – Mar 13May 22 – May 29
TorringtonFeb 27 – Mar 13May 22 – May 29
GlastonburyFeb 6 – Feb 20May 1 – May 8
NaugatuckFeb 7 – Feb 21May 2 – May 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant eggplant in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 7 – Feb 21, then transplant outdoors May 2 – May 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Bridgeport and as late as May 22 in Torrington.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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