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When to Plant Eggplant in Biwabik, Minnesota (55708)

Location

Biwabik, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55708

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Eggplant seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum melongena
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 24"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (4-8 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

🤝 Good Companions

BeanPepperSpinachThyme

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Fennel

Other Plants for Biwabik

Growing Eggplant in Zone 3b

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a popular garden vegetable. In Biwabik, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Eggplant seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.