Tropical
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Rhubarb is not usually recommended for this broad climate without a protected position or specialist variety.
Grow to Eat
When to plant Rhubarb in Australia
A practical climate-by-climate starting point for planting rhubarb, plus care details to help it establish well.
StartPlant crownsLightFull or part sunTimingLight harvest after one yearDifficultyModerate
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Australian planting calendar
Best months by climate
Highlighted months are the usual planting window. A local nursery, seed packet and current weather forecast should take priority over a broad climate calendar.
Subtropical
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Aim for June, July, August.
Temperate
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Aim for June, July, August, September.
Cool temperate
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Aim for June, July, August, September.
Mediterranean
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Aim for June, July, August.
Care essentials
Help rhubarb settle in
- Soil
- Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of mature compost
- Water
- Keep evenly moist; leafy growth becomes tough when plants dry out
- Spacing
- Usually 20–45 cm, depending on the mature plant
- Patch tip
- Feed lightly and harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth.