Growing Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum : Polygonaceae / the dock family

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(Best months for growing Rhubarb in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

P = Plant crowns

Easy to grow. Plant pieces of rhizome or roots 8 - 10 cm (3 - 4 in.) deep. Best planted at soil temperatures between 41°F and 68°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 35 inches apart
Harvest in approximately 1 years. You will have a stronger plant if you leave it for about a year before using..
Compatible with (can grow beside): Brassicas (Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, etc)

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24 Nov 20, Charmaine (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Is rhubarb ready to eat when the stalks are still green? Our plant is a few months old.
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25 Nov 20, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): There green varieties and red ones, you probably have the green.
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12 Oct 20, Melanie Taylor (Australia - temperate climate): Just wondering if it is possible to grow rhubarb in a large container, we have downsized and are short on space? TIA
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13 Oct 20, Marshall (USA - Zone 10a climate): Hi, Rhubarb does great in containers. I've had one for years as an ornamental.
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13 Oct 20, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You could do it. It would take a lot of looking after. A suggestion, buy a 200lt drum, cut it in half, put some holes in the bottom for drainage. Plastic 200lt drum on Facebook - market place.
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01 Oct 20, martin (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Where can I buy rhubarb plants?
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05 Oct 20, Nick Baxendale (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Martin There is a company in the Cape called seeds for Africa, they sell the seeds. Cheers Nick
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02 Oct 20, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Google where to buy rhubarb in S A.
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25 Sep 20, Nkreen (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Best planting option soil sun and watering please. Desperate to get a plant growing healthy for rhubarb crumble
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27 Sep 20, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Start with good rich soil, 6-8 hrs sunlight a day, and water 3 times a week. Read the notes here first.
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It is really better to grow rhubarb in the ground as you don't want the roots to 'cook'. If the tub is large and not exposed to direct heat it should grow OK. When potting up any vegetable in tubs it is a good idea to line the bottom of the tub with nespaper, old jeans or other cotton clothing. Baby nappies with the elastic, etc trimmed off are also ideal as the crystals will hold a lot of water as a reservoir for your plants. Rhubarb likes a lot of manure so a generous amount of pelletised organic fertiliser, cow manure or blood and bone is beneficial. Mulch the plants with lawn clippings or something similar as this will help retain moisture. trust this helps.

- John

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