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When to plant bitter melon in Rhode Island

Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant bitter melon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 21 in Newport to May 6 in Pawtucket — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Providencethe bitter melon transplant out window (April 25–May 2) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Providence7aApril 11October 30April 25 – May 2
Cranston7aApril 11October 30April 25 – May 2
Warwick7aApril 11October 30April 25 – May 2
Pawtucket7aApril 22October 19May 6 – May 13
East Providence7aApril 11October 30April 25 – May 2
Woonsocket6bApril 22October 19May 6 – May 13
Newport7aApril 7November 13April 21 – April 28
Central Falls7aApril 22October 19May 6 – May 13

Bitter Melon in Rhode Island: FAQ

When can I plant bitter melon in Rhode Island?

Across Rhode Island, the time to transplant bitter melon spans roughly April 21 in Newport to May 6 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the bitter melon planting date vary across Rhode Island?

Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bitter melon 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 bitter melon take to grow in Rhode Island?

Bitter Melon takes about 55–70 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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