When to plant Cantaloupe in Rhode Island
In spring, from Apr 20 – June 1 in Cranston to May 1 – June 15 in Woonsocket.
In fall, from June 15 – July 20 in Central Falls to July 15 – 30 in Newport.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Central Falls | May 1 – June 15 | June 15 – July 20 |
| Cranston | Apr 20 – June 1 | July 1 – 15 |
| East Providence | Apr 20 – June 1 | July 1 – 15 |
| Newport | Apr 20 – June 1 | July 15 – 30 |
| Pawtucket | May 1 – June 15 | June 15 – July 20 |
| Providence | Apr 20 – June 1 | July 1 – 15 |
| Warwick | Apr 20 – June 1 | July 1 – 15 |
| Woonsocket | May 1 – June 15 | June 15 – July 20 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for cantaloupe (muskmelon).