When to plant swiss chard in Rhode Island

Sow outdoors in Providence

Mar 28–Apr 25

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.

Sow outdoors, Providence: Mar 28–Apr 25
Last frost, Providence: Apr 11

Sow outdoors from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the last frost. Cut outer leaves and the plant keeps going until hard frost.

Swiss chard planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

ProvidenceMar 28–Apr 25

CranstonMar 28–Apr 25

WarwickMar 28–Apr 25

PawtucketApr 8–May 6

East ProvidenceMar 28–Apr 25

WoonsocketApr 8–May 6

NewportMar 24–Apr 21

Central FallsApr 8–May 6

Questions

When should I plant swiss chard in Rhode Island?

In Providence, sow outdoors from March 28 to April 25. Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 24 and April 8, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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