When to Plant Garlic in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the time to plant garlic in fall runs from Oct 19 – Nov 16 in Pawtucket to Nov 13 – Dec 11 in Newport. In Providence, it's Oct 30 – Nov 27. The average first fall frost differs by about 4 weeks across the state (Oct 19 in Pawtucket, Nov 13 in Newport), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Garlic is planted in fall, around the first frost, and harvested the next summer. Cloves need a cold winter to form good bulbs.
- Plant: from the first fall frost up to 4 weeks after it.
Garlic planting dates in Rhode Island by city
| City | Zone | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Central Falls | 7a | Oct 19 – Nov 16 |
| Cranston | 7a | Oct 30 – Nov 27 |
| East Providence | 7a | Oct 30 – Nov 27 |
| Newport | 7a | Nov 13 – Dec 11 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | Oct 19 – Nov 16 |
| Providence | 7a | Oct 30 – Nov 27 |
| Warwick | 7a | Oct 30 – Nov 27 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | Oct 19 – Nov 16 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in Rhode Island, or the general guide to when to plant garlic.
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