When to plant broccoli in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 17 in Newport to April 1 in Pawtucket — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Cranston | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Warwick | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 1 – April 15 |
| East Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | April 1 – April 15 |
| Newport | 7a | April 7 | November 13 | March 17 – March 31 |
| Central Falls | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 1 – April 15 |
Broccoli in Rhode Island: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly March 17 in Newport to April 1 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right broccoli 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 broccoli take to grow in Rhode Island?
Broccoli takes about 55–80 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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