What to Plant in Rhode Island
Your complete gardening guide for Rhode Island (USDA Zones 6–7, typically Zone 6). Browse 1841 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
April 1 – April 15
By zone (7 → 6)
First Frost
October 15 – October 30
By zone (6 → 7)
Growing Season
180–210 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1841
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 15 · Harvest before October 15
Rhode Island · Zones 6–7
All Zone 6 plants →Rhode Island spans Zones 6–7. The timeline above shows typical Zone 6 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Rhode Island
1,841 varieties across 28 categories
Alliums
44 varieties for Rhode Island
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Rhode Island
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
37 varieties for Rhode Island
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Rhode Island
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Rhode Island
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Rhode Island
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Rhode Island
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Rhode Island
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
30 varieties for Rhode Island
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
34 varieties for Rhode Island
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
24 varieties for Rhode Island
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
84 varieties for Rhode Island
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Rhode Island
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Rhode Island
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Rhode Island
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
88 varieties for Rhode Island
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
23 varieties for Rhode Island
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
34 varieties for Rhode Island
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Rhode Island
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Rhode Island
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Rhode Island
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Rhode Island
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
34 varieties for Rhode Island
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
47 varieties for Rhode Island
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Rhode Island
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
90 varieties for Rhode Island
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
2 varieties for Rhode Island
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
8 varieties for Rhode Island
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.