Growing Rhubarb in Zone 6b
Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Rhubarb. শেষ তুষারপাত: Apr 15. প্রথম তুষারপাত: Oct 22.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 দিন)
When to Plant Rhubarb in Zone 6b
Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 4
Start Rhubarb seeds indoors around Feb 4 (10 শেষ হিমের আগে সপ্তাহ). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-21 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Mar 18
Transplant Rhubarb seedlings outdoors after Mar 18. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/মি² (30cm দূরত্ব). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Mar 18
First harvest approximately Mar 18 (~365 দিন from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22). Rhubarb can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.
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