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15 May 22, (USA - Zone 8a climate)

What variety of rhubarb will grow in zone 8 or 9

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06 Jun 22, Mindi (USA - Zone 8a climate)

We grow Glaskins Perpetual Rhubarb and Victoria and they both do very well here in Eastern NC.

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05 May 22, Amathonn (USA - Zone 9a climate)

My Month by Month Florida Gardening book says you can grow rhubarb year-round in north Florida and August to October in central and south Florida. I’m guessing shade cloth would be in order for the latter two the rest of the year. I never cared much for it growing up in Iowa but I think I’ll give it a try at my little hobby farm near Arcadia, Fl just for the challenge of it.

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06 Jun 22, Mindi (USA - Zone 8a climate)

If you can plant them either in big pots or in dappled sun/part shade it may be helpful but I don't think shade cloth would help as much as drip irrigation may. Best of luck!

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06 May 22, Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate)

The plants probably need more regular watering than shade cloth. Heavy shade cloth will reduce the available sunlight. By this guide not a lot of opportunity to grow it in zones 6a or 6b. I have absolutely no idea what your weather is like - I live in Australia.

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15 Apr 22, Peter Hilhorst (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Can we grow rhubarb in Zambia? We are in a summer rainfall area with about 800mm annual rainfall. Wet / warm season temp 35-43C. Cool/dry season 15-25C. Hot / dry season can go up to 45C.

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21 Sep 22, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Rhubarb prefers cooler weather and needs a cold dormancy period. It needs full sun, but will tolerate some shade. My advice is not to grow them in your area. It will be a waste of resources and time.

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19 Apr 22, M (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Read up the climate zones for South Africa and see if any are similar to yours. If so use the planting guide for that climate zone.

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20 Mar 22, Wayneman (USA - Zone 9a climate)

I live in zone 9a and have had success growing rhubarb. I have it in planter boxes and it seemed like it would not make the first summer but it is beautiful this spring. I keep in in partial shade during the summer.

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31 Dec 22, Steven Walker (USA - Zone 9a climate)

What kind of rhubarb did you purchase? What special precautions did you take to grow rhubarb?

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