When to plant rhubarb in Vermont
Vermont spans USDA zones 5a–5b, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 18 in Burlington to April 3 in Rutland — below are local dates for 4 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 5b | April 29 | October 15 | March 18 – April 15 |
| South Burlington | 5a | April 29 | October 15 | March 18 – April 15 |
| Rutland | 5a | May 15 | September 27 | April 3 – May 1 |
| Essex Junction | 5a | May 2 | October 11 | March 21 – April 18 |
Rhubarb in Vermont: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in Vermont?
Across Vermont, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly March 18 in Burlington to April 3 in Rutland, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Vermont?
Yes. Vermont publishes 4 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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