When to plant cassava in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant cassava 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.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | April 25 – May 9 |
| Cranston | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | April 25 – May 9 |
| Warwick | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | April 25 – May 9 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | May 6 – May 20 |
| East Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | April 25 – May 9 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Newport | 7a | April 7 | November 13 | April 21 – May 5 |
| Central Falls | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | May 6 – May 20 |
Cassava in Rhode Island: FAQ
When can I plant cassava in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island, the time to transplant cassava spans roughly April 21 in Newport to May 6 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cassava planting date vary across Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cassava 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 cassava take to grow in Rhode Island?
Cassava takes about 240–300 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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