When to plant Watermelon and 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.
Cantaloupe (muskmelon) dates are the same as watermelon except where the table notes them.
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. The full USDA table for watermelon.