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.

Broccoli planting dates by place in Rhode Island
PlaceSpringFall
Central FallsMar 25 – Apr 20July 1 – Aug 1
CranstonMar 15 – Apr 15July 1 – Aug 15
East ProvidenceMar 15 – Apr 15July 1 – Aug 15
NewportMar 15 – Apr 15Aug 1 – Sept 1
PawtucketMar 25 – Apr 20July 1 – Aug 1
ProvidenceMar 15 – Apr 15July 1 – Aug 15
WarwickMar 15 – Apr 15July 1 – Aug 15
WoonsocketMar 25 – Apr 20July 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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