What Can Grow in Providence, RI

Providence's coastal New England location has good growing conditions with adequate rainfall.

Providence, RI is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season lasts about 155 days, with last frost around April 22 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

6aUSDA Zone
155 daysFrost-Free
April 22Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Providence
tomatoespeppersbeanscornbroccolisquash
💡 Planting Tips

Coastal moderation. Plant warm crops after May 1. Good conditions for most vegetables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Providence, RI is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. Providence's coastal New England location has good growing conditions with adequate rainfall.

The average last spring frost in Providence is around April 22. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 155 days.

Providence's Zone 6a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, broccoli, squash. Coastal moderation. Plant warm crops after May 1. Good conditions for most vegetables.

In Providence, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 22. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.