When to plant rhubarb in Albury-Wodonga
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late MayAlbury-Wodonga area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Jul to late SepAlbury-Wodonga area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Albury-Wodonga. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A long-lived perennial grown for its tart stalks, planted as crowns in winter or from seedlings in spring. It needs rich soil, plenty of water in summer and some afternoon shade in hot Adelaide weather. Only the stalks are edible: the leaves are toxic.