When to plant eggplant in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant eggplant shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 22 in Brunswick to April 25 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | April 7 – April 14 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | April 4 – April 11 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | April 6 – April 13 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | April 4 – April 11 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | March 16 – March 23 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | April 6 – April 13 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | March 29 – April 5 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | April 8 – April 15 |
Eggplant in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant eggplant in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to transplant eggplant spans roughly February 22 in Brunswick to April 25 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the eggplant planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right eggplant planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does eggplant take to grow in Georgia?
Eggplant takes about 65–85 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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