When to plant Broccoli and brussels sprouts in Rhode Island
In spring, from Mar 15 – Apr 15 in Cranston to Mar 25 – Apr 20 in Woonsocket.
For a fall crop, from July 1 – Aug 1 in Central Falls to Aug 1 – Sept 1 in Newport.
USDA gives brussels sprouts the same planting dates as broccoli.
Dates are for setting out plants. 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 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Cranston | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| East Providence | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Newport | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | Aug 1 – Sept 1 |
| Pawtucket | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Providence | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Warwick | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Woonsocket | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
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 broccoli.
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