When to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 25 |
| Cranston | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 25 |
| Warwick | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 25 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 1 – May 6 |
| East Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 21 – April 25 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | April 1 – May 6 |
| Newport | 7a | April 7 | November 13 | March 17 – April 21 |
| Central Falls | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 1 – May 6 |
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) in Rhode Island: FAQ
When can I plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island, the time to direct-sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) spans roughly March 17 in Newport to April 1 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) planting date vary across Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) 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 shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) take to grow in Rhode Island?
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) takes about 30–45 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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