When to plant broccoli in Rhode Island

Broccoli
Plant out in Providence
Mar 14–Mar 28

Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 10 and March 25. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Providence
Jan 31–Feb 14
Plant out, Providence
Mar 14–Mar 28
Fall planting, Providence
Aug 7–Aug 21
Last frost, Providence
Apr 11

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Broccoli grown for a fall harvest often tastes sweeter than spring broccoli. Light frost improves it.

Broccoli planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
ProvidenceMar 14–Mar 28
CranstonMar 14–Mar 28
WarwickMar 14–Mar 28
PawtucketMar 25–Apr 8
East ProvidenceMar 14–Mar 28
WoonsocketMar 25–Apr 8
NewportMar 10–Mar 24
Central FallsMar 25–Apr 8

Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Rhode Island?

In Providence, plant out from March 14 to March 28. Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 10 and March 25, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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