One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule is the USDA zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The best time to plant eggplants in Fort Lupton can be determined by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Eggplants

Frost tolerance for eggplants:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since eggplants require warm weather it is necessary to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant eggplants in Fort Lupton is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant eggplants and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your eggplants may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your eggplants indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Fort Lupton. You should expect an average low temperature of -15°F in the coldest months of winter.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Fort Lupton is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Fort Lupton last frost occurs after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your eggplants in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Fort Lupton

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-15°F
Highest Expected Low	-10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -10°F.

Plants to Grow in Fort Lupton

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