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When to plant rhubarb in Alaska

Alaska spans USDA zones 2a–6a, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 22 in Juneau city and to April 10 in Badger — below are local dates for 7 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Anchoragethe rhubarb transplant out window (April 4–May 2) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Anchorage5aMay 16September 20April 4 – May 2
Fairbanks2aMay 16September 6April 4 – May 2
Juneau city and6aMay 3October 14March 22 – April 19
Knik-Fairview5aMay 18September 20April 6 – May 4
Badger2aMay 22September 2April 10 – May 8
College2bMay 18September 6April 6 – May 4
North Lakes5aMay 16September 23April 4 – May 2

Rhubarb in Alaska: FAQ

When can I plant rhubarb in Alaska?

Across Alaska, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly March 22 in Juneau city and to April 10 in Badger, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Alaska?

Yes. Alaska publishes 7 cities with their own frost dates, so the right rhubarb planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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