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When to Plant Cabbage in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, start seeds indoors Feb 21 – Mar 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Newport and as late as Apr 3 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 21 – Sep 4.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
ProvidenceFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
WarwickFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
CranstonFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
PawtucketMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
East ProvidenceFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
WoonsocketMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
CoventryMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 11 – Aug 25
CumberlandMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
North ProvidenceFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
South KingstownMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Aug 3 – Aug 17
West WarwickMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 11 – Aug 25
JohnstonFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
North KingstownMar 9 – Mar 23Mar 30 – Apr 13Aug 6 – Aug 20
NewportFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 10 – Mar 24Sep 4 – Sep 18
BristolFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 24 – Sep 7
SmithfieldMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
LincolnMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
Central FallsMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
WesterlyFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 22 – Sep 5
PortsmouthFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 24 – Sep 7
MiddletownFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 26 – Sep 9
BarringtonFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
NarragansettMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Aug 3 – Aug 17
East GreenwichFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
Newport EastFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 26 – Sep 9
Valley FallsMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
WarrenFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
North SmithfieldMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 10 – Aug 24
North ScituateMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 10 – Aug 24

Showing the 29 most populous of 29 Rhode Island cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Rhode Island cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, start seeds indoors Feb 21 – Mar 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Newport and as late as Apr 3 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 21 – Sep 4.

When is the last frost in Rhode Island?

The average last spring frost in Rhode Island ranges from April 7 in Newport to May 1 in Narragansett, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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