When to plant rhubarb in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 30 in Texarkana to March 1 in Rogers — below are local dates for 39 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 7 – March 7 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | February 11 – March 11 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | February 9 – March 9 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | March 1 – March 29 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | February 19 – March 19 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 7 – March 7 |
Rhubarb in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly January 30 in Texarkana to March 1 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 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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