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When to Plant Eggplant in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1, then transplant outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 7 in Washington and as late as Apr 23 in Chevy Chase.

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
WashingtonJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
Downtown DCJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Columbia HeightsJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Mount PleasantJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 23 – Apr 30
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Northwest OneJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Foggy BottomJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 23 – Apr 30
Mount Vernon TriangleJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
H Street NEJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Pleasant PlainsJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
NoMaJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
PetworthJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Capitol RiverfrontJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
Park ViewJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Golden TriangleJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
ShawJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
BrightwoodJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Adams MorganJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Kennedy StreetJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Southwest WaterfrontJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
Barracks RowJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Union MarketJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
AnacostiaJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
Colorado TriangleJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 23 – Apr 30
Brentwood VillageJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
The WharfJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Van NessJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 23 – Apr 30
Benning RoadJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
HillcrestJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant eggplant in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1, then transplant outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 7 in Washington and as late as Apr 23 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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