When to plant leeks in Rhode Island

Leeks
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 17–Jan 31
Plant out, Providence
Mar 28–Apr 11
Last frost, Providence
Apr 11

Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before the last frost. Plant leeks deep in a trench and fill it in as they grow to get long white stems.

Leeks 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 leeks 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 10–12 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before 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