When to plant rhubarb in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

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Transplant Apr 1 · First harvest Oct 1 · Wrap by Oct 25

Last spring frostApr 15

Transplant outApr 1

First harvestOct 1

Last harvestOct 25

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Rhubarb tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does rhubarb take to grow in zone 7a?

Rhubarb matures in about 548–730 days from transplanting. In zone 7a that means setting plants out around Apr 1 and first picking around Oct 1.

Will rhubarb survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — rhubarb tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full rhubarb growing guide →