When to plant rhubarb in District of Columbia
District of Columbia spans USDA zone 8a, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 15 in Washington to February 15 in Washington — below are local dates for 1 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8a | March 29 | November 8 | February 15 – March 15 |
Rhubarb in District of Columbia: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in District of Columbia?
Across District of Columbia, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly February 15 in Washington to February 15 in Washington, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across District of Columbia?
Yes. District of Columbia publishes 1 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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