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When to Plant Lettuce in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow 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 Sep 4 – Sep 18.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

Lettuce Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
WarwickMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
CranstonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
PawtucketMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
East ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
WoonsocketMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
CoventryMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 25 – Sep 8
CumberlandMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
North ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
South KingstownApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 17 – Aug 31
West WarwickMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 25 – Sep 8
JohnstonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
North KingstownMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 20 – Sep 3
NewportMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 18 – Oct 2
BristolMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
SmithfieldMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
LincolnMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
Central FallsMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
WesterlyMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
PortsmouthMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
MiddletownMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 9 – Sep 23
BarringtonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
NarragansettApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 17 – Aug 31
East GreenwichMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
Newport EastMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 9 – Sep 23
Valley FallsMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
WarrenMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 4 – Sep 18
North SmithfieldMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
North ScituateMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 24 – Sep 7

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 lettuce in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow 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 Sep 4 – Sep 18.

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 lettuce take to grow?

Lettuce typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

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