When to plant chives in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant chives shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 24 in Newport to April 8 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 28 – April 11 |
| Cranston | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 28 – April 11 |
| Warwick | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 28 – April 11 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 8 – April 22 |
| East Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 28 – April 11 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | April 8 – April 22 |
| Newport | 7a | April 7 | November 13 | March 24 – April 7 |
| Central Falls | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 8 – April 22 |
Chives in Rhode Island: FAQ
When can I plant chives in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island, the time to transplant chives spans roughly March 24 in Newport to April 8 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chives planting date vary across Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right chives planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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