When to plant rhubarb in Missouri
Missouri spans USDA zones 5b–7b, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 12 in Sikeston to March 10 in Kirksville — below are local dates for 87 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | February 21 – March 21 |
| St. Louis | 7a | April 1 | November 4 | February 18 – March 18 |
| Springfield | 7a | April 4 | October 27 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Columbia | 6b | April 5 | October 31 | February 22 – March 22 |
| Independence | 6b | April 10 | October 27 | February 27 – March 27 |
| Lee's Summit | 6b | April 7 | October 29 | February 24 – March 24 |
| O'Fallon | 6b | April 10 | October 26 | February 27 – March 27 |
| St. Charles | 6b | April 8 | October 29 | February 25 – March 25 |
Rhubarb in Missouri: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in Missouri?
Across Missouri, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly February 12 in Sikeston to March 10 in Kirksville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Missouri?
Yes. Missouri publishes 87 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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