When to plant eggplant in Perth
Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the eggplant window:
Sow
November – March
Transplant
—
Harvest
April
Temperate zone tip
October plantings in Sydney and Perth work well. Adelaide gardeners should plant a little earlier and choose smaller varieties.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Perth typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Eggplant is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant eggplant in Perth?
In Perth (temperate zone), sow seed November – March. Harvest typically runs April.
Can you grow eggplant in Perth?
Yes — eggplant grows well around Perth when planted in its window. October plantings in Sydney and Perth work well. Adelaide gardeners should plant a little earlier and choose smaller varieties.