When to Plant Turmeric in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA hardiness 6b to 7b (zones 6b to 7b on this page). Plant turmeric by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
Jump to: Zone 6b · Zone 7a · Zone 7b
Turmeric planting calendar for Rhode Island, Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Start seeds indoors
Feb 23
Transplant outdoors
May 18
Projected first harvest
Jan 13
Turmeric is ready to harvest in about 240 days. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Turmeric planting calendar for Rhode Island, Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
May 13
Projected first harvest
Jan 8
Turmeric is ready to harvest in about 240 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Turmeric planting calendar for Rhode Island, Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Start seeds indoors
Feb 13
Transplant outdoors
May 8
Projected first harvest
Jan 3
Turmeric is ready to harvest in about 240 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Not sure which half-zone you're in? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
Varieties to grow
1 variety of turmeric in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with turmeric
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
🌱 Grow turmeric with a calendar built for your exact yard
HomeSown turns your ZIP code into a personalized planting calendar, watering reminders, and pest help. Free to start.
Start your free garden →