Specific Advice/instruction On Planting Rhubarb In Zone 10a

Question

I just ordered a potted plant of RHUBARB KANGARHU from Gurney’s. It should arrive in a couple weeks. Should I plant right away or put it in the frig until fall? I have a greenhouse (with 2 covers – shadecloth for hot seasons & Polyethylene (PE) for colder seasons.) I currently have the shadecloth up since it is already 75 degrees during the day & mid 50’s at night. Should I plant it within my greenhouse or outside in the yard? I can amend the soil either place and plan on doing a raised bed for it. Thanks so much for your advice.

Answer 1

Rhubarb is a cool weather vegetable so plant it outside as soon as you get it. These articles should help:

https://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Food_Gardening/Feature_Vegetables/Rhubarb/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/rhubarb-bolting.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/how-to-store-rhubarb.htm

https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/edible-gardens-for-austin/vegetable-gardening-in-austin/rhubarb-texas-style/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/rhubarb-in-hot-climates.htm