When to Sow Rhubarb?
Rhubarb is a popular garden vegetable grown across temperate climates. Below are the exact sowing dates from our plant database — click the button to see personalised dates in the interactive planner.
Sowing dates – 🥬 Rhubarb
| Sowing dates | Rhubarb |
|---|---|
| Indoor sowing | — |
| Transplanting | — |
| Direct sowing | Mar–Apr |
| Harvest period | Apr–Jun |
| Days to harvest | 365 |
Plan your Rhubarb in the app
Gardener Planner lets you match sowing dates to your climate zone, track progress and plan crop rotation across your whole garden.
Open Gardener Planner →Frequently asked questions
When to sow Rhubarb indoors?
Rhubarb does not need to be started indoors — sow directly into the garden.
When to transplant Rhubarb?
Rhubarb is direct-sown and does not require transplanting.
When to harvest Rhubarb?
Harvest Rhubarb from Apr–Jun (approx. 365 days from transplanting/germination).