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When to Plant Garlic in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, plant in fall Oct 2 – Oct 16. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 14 in South Kingstown and as late as Oct 16 in Newport.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 240–270 days

Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

Garlic Planting Dates by City

CityFall planting
ProvidenceOct 2 – Oct 16
WarwickOct 2 – Oct 16
CranstonOct 2 – Oct 16
PawtucketSep 21 – Oct 5
East ProvidenceOct 2 – Oct 16
WoonsocketSep 21 – Oct 5
CoventrySep 22 – Oct 6
CumberlandSep 21 – Oct 5
North ProvidenceOct 2 – Oct 16
South KingstownSep 14 – Sep 28
West WarwickSep 22 – Oct 6
JohnstonOct 2 – Oct 16
North KingstownSep 17 – Oct 1
NewportOct 16 – Oct 30
BristolOct 5 – Oct 19
SmithfieldSep 21 – Oct 5
LincolnSep 21 – Oct 5
Central FallsSep 21 – Oct 5
WesterlyOct 3 – Oct 17
PortsmouthOct 5 – Oct 19
MiddletownOct 7 – Oct 21
BarringtonOct 2 – Oct 16
NarragansettSep 14 – Sep 28
East GreenwichOct 2 – Oct 16
Newport EastOct 7 – Oct 21
Valley FallsSep 21 – Oct 5
WarrenOct 2 – Oct 16
North SmithfieldSep 21 – Oct 5
North ScituateSep 21 – Oct 5

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 garlic in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, plant in fall Oct 2 – Oct 16. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 14 in South Kingstown and as late as Oct 16 in Newport.

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 garlic take to grow?

Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

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