When to plant rhubarb in North Carolina
North Carolina 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 February 1 in Goldsboro to March 21 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | February 16 – March 16 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | February 14 – March 14 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | February 18 – March 18 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | February 19 – March 19 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | February 12 – March 12 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | February 16 – March 16 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | February 13 – March 13 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | February 5 – March 5 |
Rhubarb in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly February 1 in Goldsboro to March 21 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 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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