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Growing Rhubarb in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Rhubarb early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Baridi ya mwisho: May 25. Baridi ya kwanza: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 16Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 siku)

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Baridi ya mwishoMay 25
Baridi ya kwanzaAug 28
Msimu95 siku
Mavuno90 siku
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When to Plant Rhubarb in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 16

Start Rhubarb seeds indoors around Mar 16 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 27

Transplant Rhubarb seedlings outdoors after Apr 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 27

First harvest approximately Apr 27 (~365 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28). Rhubarb can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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