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Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a Perennial Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–8. It requires full_sun and takes around 365–730 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedHigh
Days to Maturity🌱 365–730 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–8
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Bare Root
Transplant Bare Root

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Transplant
14 days before frost
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Fall Planting
6 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal50–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum32Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal50–65Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 500 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth2" (in)
Plant Spacing36" (in)
Row Spacing48" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)0.11 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 6.80
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 2" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 20" (in)
Min. Volume 15 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Rhubarb right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

8 βœ… Ready
35 ⚠️ Risk
7 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Oct 15, 04:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 MST CA ❌ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT CO ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT DE βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT FL ❌ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT HI ❌ Oct 15, 02:00 HST IA ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT ID ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT LA ❌ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MD βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MO βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MS βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MT ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OK βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SD ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TX βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT VA βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT WV βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 17
212 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 15
today!

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.50" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 500 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beans
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Garlic
  • Kale
  • Onions
  • Strawberries

❌ Keep Away From

  • Dock
  • Sunflower