When to Plant Eggplant in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14, then transplant outdoors May 23 – May 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 13 in Burlington and as late as Jun 3 in Morristown.
Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.
Eggplant Planting Dates by City
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 20 |
| South Burlington | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 20 |
| Colchester | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 23 |
| Rutland | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 29 – Jun 5 |
| Essex Junction | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 23 |
| Hartford | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 23 – May 30 |
| Bennington | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 25 – Jun 1 |
| Barre | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 30 – Jun 6 |
| Williston | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 20 |
| Montpelier | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – May 26 |
| St Johnsbury | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 27 – Jun 3 |
| Brattleboro | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 28 – Jun 4 |
| Winooski | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 20 |
| Saint Albans | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 22 |
| Middlebury (village) | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – May 26 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 27 – Jun 3 |
| Morristown | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Jun 3 – Jun 10 |
| Lyndon | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 27 – Jun 3 |
| Rockingham | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 23 – May 30 |
| Newport | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 28 – Jun 4 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant eggplant in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14, then transplant outdoors May 23 – May 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 13 in Burlington and as late as Jun 3 in Morristown.
When is the last frost in Vermont?
The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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 Vermont
- 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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