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