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A well-maintained rhubarb crown will be vibrant and fruitful in summer, but the yield may be limited if gardeners neglect ...
Rhubarb is an ideal edible plant for many home gardeners, and another example of the few vegetable plants which are perennial, meaning that they regrow year after year after initial planting.
Not all rhubarb plants are edible, but the edible ones are called Rheum rhabarbarum. Rhubarb originated in Siberia, and today it grows around the world, typically in the spring and summer months.
How could I fail with my old friend rhubarb? In our neck of the woods, it’s the easiest plant in the world to grow. It pretty much doesn’t matter the soil, the only way to kill it is to pour a bag of ...
Choose a planting site for rhubarb which receives a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight, free from the shade of trees or buildings. Since rhubarb is a perennial, it should be planted to one side ...
Planting rhubarb crowns is recommended over seeds, and fertilizing established plants annually promotes growth. Harvesting should begin in the second year, leaving several stalks on the plant to ...
Rhubarb is an ideal edible plant for the central Ohio home gardener, and another example of the few vegetable plants which are perennial, meaning that they regrow year after year after initial ...