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When to Plant Spinach in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Newport and as late as Mar 20 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 18.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–50 days

Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Spinach Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
ProvidenceFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
WarwickFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
CranstonFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
PawtucketMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
East ProvidenceFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
WoonsocketMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
CoventryMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 25 – Sep 8
CumberlandMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
North ProvidenceFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
South KingstownMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
West WarwickMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 25 – Sep 8
JohnstonFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
North KingstownMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 20 – Sep 3
NewportFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 18 – Oct 2
BristolFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 7 – Sep 21
SmithfieldMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
LincolnMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
Central FallsMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
WesterlyFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 5 – Sep 19
PortsmouthFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 7 – Sep 21
MiddletownFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 9 – Sep 23
BarringtonFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
NarragansettMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
East GreenwichFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
Newport EastFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 9 – Sep 23
Valley FallsMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
WarrenFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
North SmithfieldMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
North ScituateMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 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 spinach in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Newport and as late as Mar 20 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 spinach take to grow?

Spinach typically take 40–50 days from planting to harvest. Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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