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When to Plant Eggplant in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Jan 22 – Feb 5, then transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Ardmore and as late as May 2 in Guymon.

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
Oklahoma CityJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
TulsaJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 14 – Apr 21
NormanJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 14 – Apr 21
Broken ArrowJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
LawtonJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
EdmondJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
MooreJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
Midwest CityJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
EnidJan 26 – Feb 9Apr 20 – Apr 27
StillwaterJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
MuskogeeJan 27 – Feb 10Apr 21 – Apr 28
BartlesvilleJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
OwassoJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 14 – Apr 21
ShawneeJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 13 – Apr 20
YukonJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
ArdmoreJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 29 – Apr 5
Ponca CityJan 30 – Feb 13Apr 24 – May 1
BixbyJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
DuncanJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
Del CityJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
JenksJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 13 – Apr 20
SapulpaJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 13 – Apr 20
MustangJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
Sand SpringsJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 13 – Apr 20
BethanyJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
AltusJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
ClaremoreJan 27 – Feb 10Apr 21 – Apr 28
El RenoJan 26 – Feb 9Apr 20 – Apr 27
McAlesterJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 14 – Apr 21
AdaJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant eggplant in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Jan 22 – Feb 5, then transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Ardmore and as late as May 2 in Guymon.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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