When to plant rhubarb in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 2 in Memphis to March 11 in Halls — below are local dates for 67 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | 7b | April 1 | October 31 | February 18 – March 18 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 2 – March 2 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | February 28 – March 28 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | February 10 – March 10 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | February 20 – March 20 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | February 26 – March 26 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | February 20 – March 20 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | March 8 – April 5 |
Rhubarb in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly February 2 in Memphis to March 11 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 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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