Growing Rhubarb in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Rhubarb. শেষ তুষারপাত: Apr 5. প্রথম তুষারপাত: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 দিন)
When to Plant Rhubarb in Zone 8a
Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25
Start Rhubarb seeds indoors around Jan 25 (10 শেষ হিমের আগে সপ্তাহ). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-21 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Mar 8
Transplant Rhubarb seedlings outdoors after Mar 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/মি² (30cm দূরত্ব). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Mar 8
First harvest approximately Mar 8 (~365 দিন from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Rhubarb can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.
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