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Can You Grow Zucchini in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Rhode Island

Start indoors

Feb 21

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 29 – May 14

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

About Zucchini

One of the most productive garden plants — a single zucchini plant can yield more than a family can eat at peak season.

Direct sow after last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres of space. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Pick frequently to keep the plant producing.

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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 Zucchini in Rhode Island?

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

What zone is Rhode Island?

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

When do you plant Zucchinis in Rhode Island?

Plant Zucchinis around mid-March (start indoors Feb 21), harvest Apr 29 – May 14.