When to plant rhubarb in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant rhubarb.
Plant in the bedFeb 25
Your rhubarb calendar for zone 8a
- Feb 25: Plant rhubarb in the bed (first harvest next year)
Eat only the stalks — the leaves are poisonous. Lasts for many years.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 8a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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