When to Plant Eggplant in Kansas
In a typical Kansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 18 in Kansas City and as late as May 12 in Garden City.
Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.
Eggplant Planting Dates by City
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Overland Park | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Kansas City | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 |
| Olathe | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Topeka | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
| Lawrence | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Shawnee | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 |
| Manhattan | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
| Lenexa | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Salina | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Hutchinson | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Leavenworth | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Leawood | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Dodge City | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | May 5 – May 12 |
| Garden City | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | May 12 – May 19 |
| Emporia | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Junction City | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Derby | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 5 |
| Prairie Village | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 |
| Hays | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | May 3 – May 10 |
| Gardner | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 27 – May 4 |
| Liberal | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 11 |
| Pittsburg | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Newton | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 5 |
| Great Bend | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 8 – May 15 |
| McPherson | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| El Dorado | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 27 – May 4 |
| Andover | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Ottawa | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Winfield | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant eggplant in Kansas?
In a typical Kansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 18 in Kansas City and as late as May 12 in Garden City.
When is the last frost in Kansas?
The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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.
Other Crops in Kansas
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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