When to plant celery in Rhode Island

Celery
Plant out in Providence
Apr 18–Apr 25

Across Rhode Island the window opens between April 14 and April 29. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Providence
Jan 17–Jan 31
Plant out, Providence
Apr 18–Apr 25
Last frost, Providence
Apr 11

Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost; plant out 1–2 weeks after the last frost. Celery needs steady moisture all season.

Celery planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
ProvidenceApr 18–Apr 25
CranstonApr 18–Apr 25
WarwickApr 18–Apr 25
PawtucketApr 29–May 6
East ProvidenceApr 18–Apr 25
WoonsocketApr 29–May 6
NewportApr 14–Apr 21
Central FallsApr 29–May 6

Questions

When should I plant celery in Rhode Island?

In Providence, plant out from April 18 to April 25. Across Rhode Island the window opens between April 14 and April 29, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost; plant out 1–2 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in Rhode Island