MacDonald · Rhubarb
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Mar 6th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 6th |
| Harvest Begins | Mar 6th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 26th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 35°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 5 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 365 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Perennial_Crown |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 35 |
| Harden Off (days) | 5 |
Expert Note: Plant crowns in early spring or fall, keep well-watered the first season, and harvest lightly the first year to build strong crowns.