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When to plant rhubarb in Connecticut

Connecticut spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 22 in Bridgeport to March 27 in Torrington — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Bridgeportthe rhubarb transplant out window (February 22–March 22) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Bridgeport7aApril 5November 6February 22 – March 22
Stamford7aApril 17October 23March 6 – April 3
New Haven7aApril 17October 27March 6 – April 3
Hartford6bApril 17October 26March 6 – April 3
Waterbury6bApril 26October 16March 15 – April 12
Norwalk7aApril 17October 23March 6 – April 3
Danbury6bMay 1October 14March 20 – April 17
New Britain6bApril 17October 26March 6 – April 3

Rhubarb in Connecticut: FAQ

When can I plant rhubarb in Connecticut?

Across Connecticut, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly February 22 in Bridgeport to March 27 in Torrington, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut publishes 35 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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