When to plant Green beans in Rhode Island

In spring, from Apr 10 – June 30 in Cranston to Apr 25 – June 30 in Woonsocket.

In fall, July 1 – Aug 1.

USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Snap beans planting dates by place in Rhode Island
PlaceSpringFall
Central FallsApr 25 – June 30July 1 – Aug 1
CranstonApr 10 – June 30July 1 – Aug 15
East ProvidenceApr 10 – June 30July 1 – Aug 15
NewportApr 10 – June 30July 1 – Sept 1
PawtucketApr 25 – June 30July 1 – Aug 1
ProvidenceApr 10 – June 30July 1 – Aug 15
WarwickApr 10 – June 30July 1 – Aug 15
WoonsocketApr 25 – June 30July 1 – Aug 1

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for snap beans.