When to plant Sweet corn in Rhode Island
In spring, from Apr 10 – June 1 in Cranston to Apr 25 – June 15 in Woonsocket.
In fall, June 1 – July 20.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Central Falls | Apr 25 – June 15 | June 1 – July 20 |
| Cranston | Apr 10 – June 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| East Providence | Apr 10 – June 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Newport | Apr 10 – June 1 | June 1 – Aug 15 |
| Pawtucket | Apr 25 – June 15 | June 1 – July 20 |
| Providence | Apr 10 – June 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Warwick | Apr 10 – June 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Woonsocket | Apr 25 – June 15 | June 1 – 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 sweet corn.