When to plant corn in Rhode Island

Corn
Sow outdoors in Providence
Apr 18–May 2

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.

Sow outdoors, Providence
Apr 18–May 2
Last sowing for a harvest
Jul 8
Last frost, Providence
Apr 11

Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Plant in blocks of at least four rows rather than one long row. Corn is pollinated by wind.

Corn planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
ProvidenceApr 18–May 2
CranstonApr 18–May 2
WarwickApr 18–May 2
PawtucketApr 29–May 13
East ProvidenceApr 18–May 2
WoonsocketApr 29–May 13
NewportApr 14–Apr 28
Central FallsApr 29–May 13

Questions

When should I plant corn in Rhode Island?

In Providence, sow outdoors from April 18 to May 2. Across Rhode Island the window opens between April 14 and April 29, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 1–3 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