When should I plant Rhubarb in Zone 10a?

Start Rhubarb seeds indoors around Dec 12. Transplant outdoors after Jan 23. Expect first harvest around Jan 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Rhubarb in Zone 10a?

Yes. Rhubarb needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Rhubarb in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Rhubarb can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Posledný mráz: Feb 20. Prvý mráz: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 12Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 dní)

Zóna10a

Posledný mrázFeb 20

Prvý mrázDec 1

Sezóna284 dní

Úroda90 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Rhubarb in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 12

Start Rhubarb seeds indoors around Dec 12 (10 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 23

Transplant Rhubarb seedlings outdoors after Jan 23. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jan 23

First harvest approximately Jan 23 (~365 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1). Rhubarb can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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