| Rhubarb is considered as one of the very few | | | | single crown. However, for single plants, dig the hole |
| perennial vegetables around. Growers are opting to | | | | about 2 ft. in diameter and with similar depth. |
| grow rhubarb during cool climates. This is when it is | | | | Afterward, partially refill the hole or trench using 50-50 |
| most easy to care for and to plant rhubarb. | | | | mixture comprising of well-rotted manure or compost |
| Rhubarbs make delectable mouthwatering dishes like | | | | and soil. |
| cobblers, muffins and pies. In fact, well-fed clumps can | | | | Step 6 - Make spaces of at least 3 feet for each |
| last for 20 years or even more. | | | | plant. Then, make a mound of soil before you set the |
| To grow rhubarb, materials you'll need include fertilizers, | | | | crown in and spread its roots down on the mound's |
| compost makers, garden spades and garden trowels | | | | sides. For the remainder of the soil, add them in so that |
| as well as shovels, mulch and seeds. You will also | | | | its buds are about 2 inches underneath the surface. |
| need plants. | | | | Then, firm it lightly. In sandy soil, set the crowns deeper. |
| Step 1 - If you can find any, go for started rhubarb | | | | Step 7 - Heavily mulch the area with grass clippings, |
| plants. There are also catalogs and nurseries that offer | | | | compost and shredded leaves, especially when the |
| divisions or crowns. Keep in mind that rhubarbs are | | | | initial shoots emerge. Ensure that the new plants are |
| rarely planted from seed. Just keep the crowns inside | | | | getting an inch of water a week. |
| a cool place until you can already plant them. | | | | Step 8 - Remove the seed stalks when they appear. |
| Step 2 - It is best to grow rhubarb during early spring | | | | Remember, when the plant begins producing them it |
| season or when you can already work on the ground. | | | | will stop producing leaf stalks. These usually start |
| In areas with mild climates, it is better to plant rhubarb in | | | | forming late summer. They appear round, thick and tall |
| the fall. | | | | - very different from the edible ones. |
| Step 3 - Plant the rhubarb in an area where you won't | | | | Step 9 - Use well-rotted manure or compost to |
| disturb it for a very long time. Make sure the soil in this | | | | top-dress the beds in late autumn. This is after your |
| area is well-drained and fertile. When planted in heavy | | | | plants have died back. Then, top dress in spring and fall |
| clay, it will rot before it sprouts. | | | | thereafter. |
| Select a site under full sunlight but it can also grow in | | | | Step 10 - Avoid harvesting rhubarb during the initial |
| areas with partial shade. It can tolerate soil with 5.3 to | | | | year. However, keep its flower stalks clipped off. On |
| 6.8 pH. | | | | the 2nd year, harvest some petioles that would reach |
| Step 4 - Make sure the planting bed is well prepared. | | | | a finger's thick but still leave some on the plant. On the |
| Add lots of organic matter and dig deeply. | | | | 3rd year onwards, harvest as many of these |
| Step 5 - When digging a trench, it should be 2 feet | | | | finger-sized petioles as you can. |
| across and it is deep enough to plant more than a | | | | |