Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By referring to the USDA zone info for Millbrook you will be able to determine when to plant rhubarb.

Planting Calendar for Rhubarb

Frost tolerance for rhubarb:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Rhubarb can survive in some cold which tells us that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant rhubarb in Millbrook is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant rhubarb and expect a good harvest is probably September. If you wait any later than that and your rhubarb may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your rhubarb indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Millbrook. You should expect an average low temperature of 10°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Millbrook may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Millbrook you get surprised by a frost after March 15 be ready to protect your rhubarb in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Millbrook

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 15°F.

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