When to plant swiss chard in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant swiss chard shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 28 – May 9 |
| Cranston | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 28 – May 9 |
| Warwick | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 28 – May 9 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 8 – May 20 |
| East Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | March 28 – May 9 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | April 8 – May 20 |
| Newport | 7a | April 7 | November 13 | March 24 – May 5 |
| Central Falls | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | April 8 – May 20 |
Swiss Chard in Rhode Island: FAQ
When can I plant swiss chard in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island, the time to direct-sow swiss chard spans roughly March 24 in Newport to April 8 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the swiss chard planting date vary across Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right swiss chard 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 swiss chard take to grow in Rhode Island?
Swiss Chard takes about 50–60 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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