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When to Plant Eggplant in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (82190)

Location

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

ZIP Code

82190

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 19, 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 Yellowstone National Park

Growing Eggplant in Zone 4b

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a popular garden vegetable. In Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Eggplant seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.