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When to Plant Eggplant in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 25 in Cartersville.

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
AtlantaJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
ColumbusDec 25 – Jan 8Mar 19 – Mar 26
SavannahDec 22 – Jan 5Mar 16 – Mar 23
AthensJan 12 – Jan 26Apr 6 – Apr 13
South FultonJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 29 – Apr 5
Sandy SpringsJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
RoswellJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
MaconJan 10 – Jan 24Apr 4 – Apr 11
Johns CreekJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
AlbanyDec 30 – Jan 13Mar 24 – Mar 31
Warner RobinsDec 31 – Jan 14Mar 25 – Apr 1
AlpharettaJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
MariettaJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 10 – Apr 17
SmyrnaJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 10 – Apr 17
ValdostaDec 25 – Jan 8Mar 19 – Mar 26
BrookhavenJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
StonecrestJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
DunwoodyJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
AugustaDec 19 – Jan 2Mar 13 – Mar 20
Peachtree CornersJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
GainesvilleJan 9 – Jan 23Apr 3 – Apr 10
MiltonJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
NewnanJan 23 – Feb 6Apr 17 – Apr 24
MabletonJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 10 – Apr 17
RomeJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
MartinezDec 19 – Jan 2Mar 13 – Mar 20
East PointJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 29 – Apr 5
Peachtree CityJan 15 – Jan 29Apr 9 – Apr 16
DaltonJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
KennesawJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant eggplant in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 25 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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