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When to Plant Eggplant in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, start seeds indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14, then transplant outdoors Apr 25 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 21 in Newport and as late as May 15 in Narragansett.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 65–85 days

Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

Eggplant Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
ProvidenceJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
WarwickJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
CranstonJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
PawtucketFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
East ProvidenceJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
WoonsocketFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
CoventryFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
CumberlandFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
North ProvidenceJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
South KingstownFeb 20 – Mar 6May 15 – May 22
West WarwickFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
JohnstonJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
North KingstownFeb 16 – Mar 2May 11 – May 18
NewportJan 27 – Feb 10Apr 21 – Apr 28
BristolJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
SmithfieldFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
LincolnFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
Central FallsFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
WesterlyJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
PortsmouthJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
MiddletownJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
BarringtonJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
NarragansettFeb 20 – Mar 6May 15 – May 22
East GreenwichJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
Newport EastJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
Valley FallsFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
WarrenJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 25 – May 2
North SmithfieldFeb 11 – Feb 25May 6 – May 13
North ScituateFeb 14 – Feb 28May 9 – May 16

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 eggplant in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, start seeds indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14, then transplant outdoors Apr 25 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 21 in Newport and as late as May 15 in Narragansett.

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 eggplant take to grow?

Eggplant typically take 65–85 days from planting to harvest. Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

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