Rhode Island, US

Planting calendar for Providence

Last frost around April 5, first frost around November 12: about 221 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 5
First frost: November 12
Frost-free days: 221

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Providence. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Providence, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 10 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 6; Under cover Apr 12 to Jul 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 6, and Aug 27 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 6
Under cover: Apr 12 to Jul 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 6, and Aug 27 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 9 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 5; Under cover Apr 11 to Jul 8, and Jul 30 to Aug 5, and Aug 27 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 5
Under cover: Apr 11 to Jul 8, and Jul 30 to Aug 5, and Aug 27 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around August 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 14 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 16 to Jul 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 7, and Aug 27 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 16 to Jul 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 7, and Aug 27 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around July 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 14 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 5; Under cover Apr 16 to Jul 8, and Jul 30 to Aug 5, and Aug 27 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 5
Under cover: Apr 16 to Jul 8, and Jul 30 to Aug 5, and Aug 27 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around August 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 9 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 26; Under cover Apr 11 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 26
Under cover: Apr 11 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 9 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 11 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 11 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 9 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 11 to Jul 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 7, and Aug 27 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 11 to Jul 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 7, and Aug 27 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 9; Under cover Apr 6 to Jul 12, and Jul 30 to Aug 9, and Aug 27 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 9
Under cover: Apr 6 to Jul 12, and Jul 30 to Aug 9, and Aug 27 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 9; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 9
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 24; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 24
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 19; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 19
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 17
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 14, and Jul 21 to Oct 2; Under cover Mar 6 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 14, and Jul 21 to Oct 2
Under cover: Mar 6 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around April 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 3 to May 29, and Jul 30 to Aug 9; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 12, and Jul 30 to Aug 9, and Aug 27 to Sep 6

Plant outdoors: Apr 3 to May 29, and Jul 30 to Aug 9
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 12, and Jul 30 to Aug 9, and Aug 27 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 71 days after planting. Planted on April 3, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 3 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 6 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 6 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 7 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Aug 31
Under cover: Mar 7 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 27; Under cover Mar 6 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 27
Under cover: Mar 6 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 32 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 9 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 28; Under cover Mar 6 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 28
Under cover: Mar 6 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 29 to May 28; Under cover Mar 1 to Jun 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 28
Under cover: Mar 1 to Jun 25
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 4 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 6 to Jul 17, and Jul 30 to Aug 14, and Aug 27 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 6 to Jul 17, and Jul 30 to Aug 14, and Aug 27 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 4 to Jul 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 24; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jul 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 24
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 21 to Nov 17; Under cover Sep 23 to Dec 15

Sow outdoors: Oct 21 to Nov 17
Under cover: Sep 23 to Dec 15
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 21, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 14, and Jul 30 to Aug 16; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 16, and Aug 27 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 14, and Jul 30 to Aug 16
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 16, and Aug 27 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 1 to May 22; Under cover Mar 4 to Jun 19

Plant outdoors: Apr 1 to May 22
Under cover: Mar 4 to Jun 19
First harvest: About 97 days after planting. Planted on April 1, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 21 to Nov 21; Under cover Sep 23 to Dec 19

Plant outdoors: Oct 21 to Nov 21
Under cover: Sep 23 to Dec 19
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 21, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 3 to Jul 19; Under cover Mar 6 to Aug 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jul 19
Under cover: Mar 6 to Aug 16
First harvest: About 105 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 29 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 1 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 1 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Mar 26 to Jun 8; Under cover Feb 26 to Jul 6

Plant outdoors: Mar 26 to Jun 8
Under cover: Feb 26 to Jul 6
First harvest: About 80 days after planting. Planted on March 26, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 3 to Aug 8; Under cover Mar 6 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Aug 8
Under cover: Mar 6 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 9 to Jul 8, and Jul 30 to Aug 10; Under cover Mar 12 to Aug 10, and Aug 27 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jul 8, and Jul 30 to Aug 10
Under cover: Mar 12 to Aug 10, and Aug 27 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 14; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 14
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 12
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around June 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 3; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 3
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 1
First harvest: About 123 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around August 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 19; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 19
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 15 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 18; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 18
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 15 to Jul 15, and Jul 30 to Aug 27; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jul 15, and Jul 30 to Aug 27
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 3 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 6 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 6 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 17; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 2, and Aug 2 to Sep 17
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 18; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 21, and Jul 30 to Aug 18, and Aug 27 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 19, and Jul 30 to Aug 18
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 21, and Jul 30 to Aug 18, and Aug 27 to Sep 15
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Apr 9 to Oct 7; Under cover Mar 12 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Oct 7
Under cover: Mar 12 to Nov 4
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 3, and Jul 30 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 18, and Jul 30 to Aug 15, and Aug 27 to Sep 12

Plant outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 3, and Jul 30 to Aug 15
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 18, and Jul 30 to Aug 15, and Aug 27 to Sep 12
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 7 to Nov 30; Under cover Oct 10 to Dec 28

Plant outdoors: Nov 7 to Nov 30
Under cover: Oct 10 to Dec 28
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 29 to Nov 27; Under cover Oct 1 to Dec 25

Plant outdoors: Oct 29 to Nov 27
Under cover: Oct 1 to Dec 25
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Providence

When is the last frost in Providence?

On average around April 5, and the first autumn frost comes around November 12. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Providence?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 10 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Aug 6, or under cover Apr 12 to Jul 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 6, and Aug 27 to Sep 3.

What can I sow in Providence in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work