When to plant rhubarb in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 24 in Newport to March 11 in Pawtucket — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | February 28 – March 28 |
| Cranston | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | February 28 – March 28 |
| Warwick | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | February 28 – March 28 |
| Pawtucket | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | March 11 – April 8 |
| East Providence | 7a | April 11 | October 30 | February 28 – March 28 |
| Woonsocket | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | March 11 – April 8 |
| Newport | 7a | April 7 | November 13 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Central Falls | 7a | April 22 | October 19 | March 11 – April 8 |
Rhubarb in Rhode Island: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in Rhode Island?
Across Rhode Island, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly February 24 in Newport to March 11 in Pawtucket, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island publishes 11 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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