When to plant rhubarb in Virginia
Virginia 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 2 in Norfolk to March 15 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | February 15 – March 15 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | February 9 – March 9 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | February 10 – March 10 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | February 2 – March 2 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | February 20 – March 20 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | February 18 – March 18 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | February 10 – March 10 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | February 10 – March 10 |
Rhubarb in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly February 2 in Norfolk to March 15 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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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