When to plant Lima beans in Rhode Island
In spring, from Apr 1 – June 30 in Cranston to May 1 – June 20 in Woonsocket.
In fall, from June 15 – 30 in Central Falls to July 1 – Aug 1 in Warwick.
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 20 | June 15 – 30 |
| Cranston | Apr 1 – June 30 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| East Providence | Apr 1 – June 30 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Newport | Apr 1 – June 30 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Pawtucket | May 1 – June 20 | June 15 – 30 |
| Providence | Apr 1 – June 30 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Warwick | Apr 1 – June 30 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Woonsocket | May 1 – June 20 | June 15 – 30 |
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 lima beans.