When to Plant Eggplant in Texas
State
Texas
Cities Covered
1461
USDA Zones
10a, 10b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Texas
Based on Houston (Zone 9b). Dates may vary by city.
Note: Texas spans multiple zones (10a, 10b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b). Select your city below for more precise dates.
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Growing Eggplant in Texas
Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a popular garden vegetable in Texas. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 10a, 10b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of Texas, you should start Eggplant seeds indoors around Wednesday, December 16, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.