What to Plant in October in Rhode Island
Your October planting guide for Rhode Island (USDA Zones 6–7, typically Zone 6). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 6–7 — 180–210 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Transplant Outdoors
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Direct Sow
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Harvest
Zone 6 — October in Rhode Island★ Most of RI
784 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 784
Zone 7 — October in Rhode Island
644 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 644
Acorn Squash (Table Queen)
Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d
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Ailsa Craig Onion
Root Vegetables · 110d
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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion
Alliums · 110-120d
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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'
Peppers · 85-95d
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Albion
Root Vegetables · 120d
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Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
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Alexandria
Berries & Fruits · 100-120d
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Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
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