DibbleWhen to plant Rhubarb
Plant crowns in early spring. A hardy perennial, wait until the second year to harvest the tart stalks (never the leaves).
When to plant Rhubarb by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 24 | April 24 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 19 | April 19 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 9 | April 9 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 31 | March 31 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 20 | March 20 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 7 | March 7 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 8 | February 8 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 10 | January 10 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 11 | December 11 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Rhubarb:
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant rhubarb?
It depends on your zone. Rhubarb is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does rhubarb take to grow?
About 365 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 60 days after that.
What grows well with rhubarb?
Good companions include Strawberry.
Plant at the right time this season
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