When to plant rhubarb in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra'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
Cool temperate zone tip
Reliable and productive in Melbourne, plant crowns in winter; colder Ballarat and Bendigo give the strongest plants.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant rhubarb in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow rhubarb in Canberra?
Yes — rhubarb grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Reliable and productive in Melbourne, plant crowns in winter; colder Ballarat and Bendigo give the strongest plants.