When to plant Winter squash in Rhode Island
In fall, from June 1 – July 1 in Central Falls to June 20 – July 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 | — | June 1 – July 1 |
| Cranston | — | June 10 – July 10 |
| East Providence | — | June 10 – July 10 |
| Newport | — | June 20 – July 20 |
| Pawtucket | — | June 1 – July 1 |
| Providence | — | June 10 – July 10 |
| Warwick | — | June 10 – July 10 |
| Woonsocket | — | June 1 – July 1 |
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 winter squash.