When to plant rhubarb in Darwin
Honest answer: rhubarb is a poor fit for Darwin. Rhubarb can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Rhubarb can't be grown in the tropics. It needs cold winters and won't survive the heat.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives rhubarb plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow rhubarb in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes rhubarb a poor fit: Rhubarb can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year.