When should I plant Rhubarb in Zone 13b?

Start Rhubarb seeds indoors around Oct 23. Transplant outdoors after Dec 4. Expect first harvest around Dec 4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 13b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 13b is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Rhubarb in Zone 13b?

Yes. Rhubarb needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 13b has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Rhubarb in Zone 13b

Zone 13b has a year-round growing season. Rhubarb can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 1. כפור ראשון: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Oct 23Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 ימים)

אזור13b

כפור אחרוןJan 1

כפור ראשוןDec 31

עונה364 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Rhubarb in Zone 13b

Start Seeds Indoors: Oct 23

Start Rhubarb seeds indoors around Oct 23 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 4

Transplant Rhubarb seedlings outdoors after Dec 4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Dec 4

First harvest approximately Dec 4 (~365 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31). Rhubarb can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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