When to plant rhubarb in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the rhubarb window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Temperate zone tip
Grow rhubarb in cooler microclimates or the hills around Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth; give afternoon shade in summer.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.
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When can I plant rhubarb in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow rhubarb in Adelaide?
Yes — rhubarb grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Grow rhubarb in cooler microclimates or the hills around Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth; give afternoon shade in summer.