Growing Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum : Polygonaceae / the dock family

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(Best months for growing Rhubarb in USA - Zone 5a 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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21 Apr 15, Genevieve (Australia - temperate climate): Over the weekend 18-20th April, I transplanted my rhubarb plant from the pot to a garden bed. Had a look this morning after wild woolley weather, it is pushing out new leaves, so I guess around this time would be a good time. Broke off most of the leaves and only left 3 and also broke a couple of main roots accidentally so to compensate for this, I gave it plenty of sheep, cow and Dynamic Lifter, plus a sprinkling of rock minerals.
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29 Mar 15, Margaret (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, my plants are ready to split, what fertiliser should I use? I live in Western Australia on Coast near fremantle
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18 Mar 15, Bob Dempster (Australia - temperate climate): My rhubarb stems do not seem to be turning the red that it usually is, could you help please
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25 Mar 15, Annie (Australia - temperate climate): what variety do you have? Some are more green in colour.
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14 Mar 15, Cynthia (Australia - temperate climate): While harvesting my rhubarb I accidently broke the crown off of the plant. Is that the end of my lovely plant?
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13 Mar 15, paula (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): where can i buy Rhubarb plant in durban north if you plant stick o\f bought rhubard will it grow from shop bought rhubard
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11 Mar 15, Helen Dunn (Australia - temperate climate): I am having same problem as Gerald, healthy 18 monthold plant now with leaves turning yellow /brown & stem rotting. Some ants on plant but no sign of bugs. 50% white shadecloth on wire fence to protect from wind & strong sun. Does anyone know remedy as I lost a beautiful plant this way some years ago?
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09 Mar 15, craig linton (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): can rhubarb grow in a tunnel.?
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01 Mar 15, Ian Hitchman (Australia - temperate climate): I had a very healthy rhubarb plant growing extremely well for 18 months. Have been picking beautiful stalks for the past 4months. All of a sudden during a patch of hot weather (33 to 36 deg c) the plant has died. Was the weather just too hot or have I done something wrong. I thought I was giving it plenty of TLC.
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08 Feb 15, Marion Mc Neill (Australia - temperate climate): Hello , how do you know when to pick rhubarb to eat thank you
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