When to plant Potatoes in Rhode Island
In spring, from Mar 10 – Apr 1 in Cranston to Mar 15 – Apr 10 in Woonsocket.
In fall, from June 15 – July 15 in Central Falls to July 25 – Aug 20 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 | Mar 15 – Apr 10 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Cranston | Mar 10 – Apr 1 | July 20 – Aug 10 |
| East Providence | Mar 10 – Apr 1 | July 20 – Aug 10 |
| Newport | Mar 10 – Apr 1 | July 25 – Aug 20 |
| Pawtucket | Mar 15 – Apr 10 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Providence | Mar 10 – Apr 1 | July 20 – Aug 10 |
| Warwick | Mar 10 – Apr 1 | July 20 – Aug 10 |
| Woonsocket | Mar 15 – Apr 10 | June 15 – July 15 |
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 potatoes.