When to plant cauliflower in Rhode Island

Plant out in Providence

Mar 28–Apr 11

Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 24 and April 8. 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 28–Apr 11
Fall planting, Providence: Aug 7–Aug 21
Last frost, Providence: Apr 11

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. When heads reach the size of an egg, tie the leaves over them to keep them white.

Cauliflower planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

ProvidenceMar 28–Apr 11

CranstonMar 28–Apr 11

WarwickMar 28–Apr 11

PawtucketApr 8–Apr 22

East ProvidenceMar 28–Apr 11

WoonsocketApr 8–Apr 22

NewportMar 24–Apr 7

Central FallsApr 8–Apr 22

Questions

When should I plant cauliflower in Rhode Island?

In Providence, plant out from March 28 to April 11. Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 24 and April 8, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 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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