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When to Plant Eggplant in Wyoming

In a typical Wyoming location, start seeds indoors Mar 8 – Mar 22, then transplant outdoors May 31 – Jun 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 18 in Worland and as late as Jun 26 in Evanston. 1 city in Wyoming is essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
CheyenneMar 5 – Mar 19May 28 – Jun 4
CasperMar 1 – Mar 15May 24 – May 31
GilletteMar 6 – Mar 20May 29 – Jun 5
LaramieMar 29 – Apr 12Jun 21 – Jun 28
Rock SpringsMar 15 – Mar 29Jun 7 – Jun 14
SheridanMar 12 – Mar 26Jun 4 – Jun 11
Green RiverMar 15 – Mar 29Jun 7 – Jun 14
EvanstonApr 3 – Apr 17Jun 26 – Jul 3
RivertonMar 3 – Mar 17May 26 – Jun 2
JacksonFrost-free: year-round planting
CodyMar 3 – Mar 17May 26 – Jun 2
RawlinsMar 8 – Mar 22May 31 – Jun 7
LanderMar 9 – Mar 23Jun 1 – Jun 8
TorringtonMar 2 – Mar 16May 25 – Jun 1
DouglasMar 10 – Mar 24Jun 2 – Jun 9
PowellMar 10 – Mar 24Jun 2 – Jun 9
RanchettesMar 3 – Mar 17May 26 – Jun 2
WorlandFeb 23 – Mar 9May 18 – May 25
BuffaloMar 15 – Mar 29Jun 7 – Jun 14
South GreeleyMar 5 – Mar 19May 28 – Jun 4

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Wyoming cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Wyoming cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant eggplant in Wyoming?

In a typical Wyoming location, start seeds indoors Mar 8 – Mar 22, then transplant outdoors May 31 – Jun 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 18 in Worland and as late as Jun 26 in Evanston. 1 city in Wyoming is essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Wyoming?

The average last spring frost in Wyoming ranges from May 4 in Worland to June 12 in Evanston, 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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