When to plant corn salad (mâche) in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant corn salad (mâche) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 10 in Newport to March 25 in Pawtucket — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 14 – April 25 |
| Cranston | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 14 – April 25 |
| Warwick | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 14 – April 25 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | March 25 – May 6 |
| East Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 14 – April 25 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | March 25 – May 6 |
| Newport | 7a | April 7 | November 13 | March 10 – April 21 |
| Central Falls | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | March 25 – May 6 |
Corn Salad (Mâche) in Rhode Island: FAQ
When can I plant corn salad (mâche) in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island, the time to direct-sow corn salad (mâche) spans roughly March 10 in Newport to March 25 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the corn salad (mâche) planting date vary across Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right corn salad (mâche) 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 corn salad (mâche) take to grow in Rhode Island?
Corn Salad (Mâche) takes about 45–60 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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