When to plant Rhubarb in Vermont
In spring, from Mar 20 – Apr 15 in Burlington to Apr 1 – May 1 in Rutland.
In fall, from Oct 1 – Nov 1 in Rutland to Oct 15 – Nov 15 in South Burlington.
Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Oct 15 – Nov 15Now |
| Essex Junction | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Oct 15 – Nov 15Now |
| Rutland | Apr 1 – May 1 | Oct 1 – Nov 1Now |
| South Burlington | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Oct 15 – Nov 15Now |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for rhubarb.