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