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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Rhode Island

Start indoors

Feb 21

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 29 – Jun 23

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Pumpkin

Pumpkins need space warmth and sun — allow 2-4 square metres per plant for sprawling vines.

Direct sow or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem dries.

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Gardening in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in Rhode Island?

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Pumpkins in Rhode Island?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-March (start indoors Feb 21), harvest May 29 – Jun 23.