Leaves are toxic — eat stalks only. Do not harvest in first year; harvest lightly in second. Long-lived once established; divide crowns every 5–6 years.
Rhubarb is usually grown from division rather than seed. Lift an established clump and split it into sections, each with roots and a growing point, then replant.
Companion Planting
Great pair
❧Clover fixes nitrogen in the soil that Rhubarb feeds on
❧Rhubarb draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
❧Clover acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Rhubarb
Great pair
❧Common bean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Rhubarb feeds on
❧Rhubarb draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
❧Common bean acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Rhubarb
Great pair
How to grow Rhubarb
Sow6 weeks before frost
Germinates14 days
Space90 cm apart
— Plant family, Sun needs, Years to maturity, Height (cm), Soil notes, Spacing cm, Lifespan, Edible
